New Oxford Notes: May 2002
The Gospel According To St. Richard
Fr. McBrien is not impressed with missionary-minded aid workers. Why? They proselytize.
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Liberals Love Gregorian Chant Too
A Notre Dame football games, however glorious and triumphant, won't save us from our sins.
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Would You Like to "Search for Truth" in an "Open Church"?
One may wonder why Michael Novak allowed his 1964 book to be republished.
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"Rembert the Reconciler"
Ah yes, Rembert the Compassionate. Rembert the Great Communicator. Yeah, right.
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