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Articles
Apostasy in Shusaku Endo’s Silence
A recent article in First Things by J.D. Flynn reflects upon Shusaku Endo’s 1966 Japanese novel Silence, now being released as a film directed by Martin Scorcese (which should tell you something). The tale follows an idealistic Jesuit missionary...
Editor's Corner
Of 2017, and the Continuing Struggle of and with Islam
Ringing in the new year of 2017, rife with predictions from seers and others on what might happen during this 100th anniversary of the Fatima revelations, has already seen its troubling signs. One thousand...
Nota in Brevis
A very joyous and blessed Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, declared truly Theotokos at the Council of Ephesus in 431. She bore the Person of Christ, Who dwells after His Incarnation in two...
Editor's Corner
Of Holy Families, Peace and Good Will Toward Men
Today's feast of the Holy Family reminds us of the fundamental importance of this 'basic building block' of each and every society, not just Catholic ones. Although Christian revelation and practice elevate and perfect...
Editor's Corner
Of Silence, Saint Death and Saint John
Feel free to peruse an article I just finished on Shuasku Endo's controversial novel Silence, published in 1966, and now soon to be released as a major Hollywood production. The book follows a Jesuit...
Nota in Brevis
A very joyous, merry and grace-filled Christmas to all the faithful readers of Catholic Insight!
Awake, awake, fling off the night!
For God has sent His glorious light!
And we who live in Christ's new day,
Must deeds...
Editor's Corner
Christmas Terror
As a number of pundits have predicted, there was a terrorist attack in Berlin, at a Christmas festival, with a multi-ton 'lorry' smashing full speed into a stall selling mulled wine. Eleven people were...
Nota in Brevis
More mayhem, alas, from the Muslim world, which is now in the heart of Europe. Â A truck driven into a Christmas market in Germany, killing 12 and injuring 48; the Russian ambassador to Turkey...
