Monthly Archives: January 2025

Pope’s 2025 Media Plea: Go Gentle into that Good Fight

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Bill Schmitt

Pope Francis says journalists face a tough assignment these days. In this polarized world, it’s never been more important for communicators to remind us of our responsibilities— and to help us carry them out. The media serve socieites which must … Continue reading →

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A Chesterton Poem and Other “ND” Game Prep

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Bill Schmitt

Pre-Game Report On January 20, when ESPN anchors retell Notre Dame’s journey to the 2025 College Football Championship battle with Ohio State, it’s unlikely they will show film from the game that occurred Saturday, Oct. 11, 1930. Too bad, because … Continue reading →

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Did You Hear What I Heard? It’s Streaming in 2025.

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Bill Schmitt

One way to keep Christmas joy alive throughout the new year is to hold tight to, and continue reflecting upon, bits of the yuletide vocabulary to which our culture grants only a short shelf life. While some spiritual advisors urge … Continue reading →

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