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(Also published in the blog of the Magis Center, May 3, 2022) Many people are observing May 3 as National Teacher Appreciation Day. Lord, I want to be in that number! Even though this is a commemoration on the secular … Continue reading →

This post was published in the blog of Fr. Robert Spitzer’s Magis Center on April 8. Bill discussed the post with co-host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show on EWTN radio on April 5; hear the interview by … Continue reading →

One of Lent’s greatest gifts is a soul that’s been cleansed in a good confession. Another great gift, but a heavier lift, is the examination of conscience which prepares that soul for Reconciliation. For at least two years, many of … Continue reading →

THE IMPORTANCE OF JUST WAR THEORY published by The Tablet on March 5, 2022 By William Schmitt PROSPECT HEIGHTS — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 prompted many commentators to focus on critiquing strategies and predicting side-effects like higher … Continue reading →

Posted in the Magis Center’s blog on Sept. 8. See all the resources of the Magis Center. As most of you are aware, Magis is fully engaged in communicating Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. One of our guest writers, Bill Schmitt (who also happens … Continue reading →

Reprinted from the blog of the Magis Center, as published June 12, 2021.  Perhaps you have a friend who became your lockdown-era source of “online intelligence” regarding the best new movies on Netflix or the best videos produced by aspiring … Continue reading →

As Lent began this week, I think I heard one of the Bible’s strongest critiques of virtue-signaling.  The Gospel reading during the Mass on Ash Wednesday, from Matthew 6:1-6, said this: Jesus said to his disciples: “Take care not to … Continue reading →

Speaking as a long-time journalist who looks to Pope Francis for insights that can help renew the business of information and the art of conversation in our polarized society, I’m happy to say the Holy Father has once again hit … Continue reading →

This commentary supplements a Dec. 22, 2020, podcast called “The Sandwich Generation,” in which host Chris Godfrey interviewed me about the power of group gamesmanship to edify whole families and renew community values. You can listen to the half-hour interview … Continue reading →