Principles for Your Week

In a world of discontentment and anger, we must free ourselves from the cycle of selfishness to embrace a spirit of gratitude.

C.S Lewis believed in the enriching power of literature to deepen our experience of reality, as evidenced by his prolific writings.

Truth has been under fire all throughout history, and continues to be so in our own day. Despite the culture of rebellion and distortion, we are called to be joyful witnesses to the truth.

St. Justin Martyr illustrates the power of philosophy illuminated by the fire of divine love. His profound conversion reveals the transformative joy of a relationship with Christ.

Vladimir Lenin knew how to cultivate the destruction of society that was necessary for the triumph of the Marxist revolution. In his evil genius, he saw how chaos and tyranny would reign if the loyalty and patriotism of the younger generations could be undermined.

Bigger is not always better, especially when it comes to education. Ronald Reagan in his autobiography elaborated on the importance of a personalized college experience.

Alexander Pope insightfully captured the ethos of the current culture in his prophetic poem The Dunciad.

St. John Henry Cardinal Newman revealed a deep understanding of the role of Catholic higher education in his often overlooked writings.

The harmony that exists between faith and reason is powerfully demonstrated each year at Christendom College during the faculty's profession of Faith and Oath of fidelity.

Tolerance is considered an essential principle of modern life. But the word has lost its original meaning, leading to misuse, as Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen points out.

In the era of relativism, the pursuit of truth seems irrelevant. However, Pope St. John XXIII in his first encyclical warned of the dangers which arise when a society rejects the existence of objective truth.

What is the role and purpose of a Catholic college in the modern world? Saint Pope John Pope II addresses this vital question in his apostolic constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae.

Christendom College holds that a fundamental harmony exists between faith and reason, a principle necessary to conquer the modern state of confusion.

C.S Lewis defended the existence of universal moral law that extends throughout all world religions. He examined the ideas of natural law, and the consequences of embracing of relativism over objective Truth.

Dr. O'Donnell reflects on the courageous faith of the young martyr little Li, whose short life was a testament of incredible devotion to Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist.

The fascinating story behind St. Anthony of Padua, the popular patron of lost items serves as a testament to the power of the love of Christ.

Throughout the dramatic events of the world countless spiritual sacrifices go unrecorded, but nevertheless quietly work to shape history.

Dr. O'Donnell reflects on St. Teresa of Calcutta's insights concerning the societal harm due to the evils of abortion.

The summer offers a period of rest and a break from routine. Pope John Paul II emphasized the importance of vacation as an opportunity to rejuvenate both body and spirit.

Amidst the frantic busyness of modern life, there seems so little time for leisure. However leisure is a vital part of life, for it opens the door for contemplation and contributes to man's happiness.

Dr. O'Donnell in reflects on the wise words of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on the necessity of rest and contemplation. Pope Benedict XVI emphasized the importance of vacation, especially in the busyness of the world today.

The writings of Martin Luther King are a testament to not only his protests against segregation, but also the influence of his Liberal Arts education. In his Letter From Birmingham Jail, he makes reference to St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Martin Buber, and Socrates among others of the Liberal Arts tradition.

The little-known St. Adomnán had a profound impact on early medieval Irish culture. He worked tirelessly as a writer, statesman and jurist, and was related to the great St. Columcille.

St. Jerome serves as inspiring example of the power of asking Christ for his grace. Like St. Jerome, we do not have to go through life alone, all we have to do is turn to Christ.

Authentic womanhood plays a vital role in civilization. As Archbishop Fulton Sheen notes, women set the standard of society.