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Andy Burnham says he lost his Catholic faith because of the Church’s teaching on sexuality. But what if the real issue is not sexuality at all, but a civilisation that no longer understands the human person? My latest article explores the collapse of Christian anthropology in modern Britain: the confusion of love with desire, freedom with autonomy and affirmation with truth. It examines why Catholic teaching on marriage, sexuality and the family cannot simply be dismissed as an outdated “obsession”, but instead rests upon a coherent vision of human nature, reason and moral order stretching from classical philosophy through Christianity itself. At a time when pornography saturates culture, families fragment, birth rates collapse and even the meaning of man and woman is contested, perhaps the Church’s warnings appear less irrational than prophetic. Read the full article here .

There is something quietly revealing in the way people now talk about The Lord of the Rings. It is treated as a great story, certainly, and often as an imaginative escape, occasionally even as a nostalgic artefact from a more innocent age. What it is not usually treated as is what it actually is: a work of profound moral and theological seriousness, shaped by a vision of reality that modern culture no longer easily recognises. That loss of recognition is not accidental. It is symptomatic. In this recent conversation on Catholic Unscripted, we explored not simply Tolkien himself, but the conditions under which Tolkien can still be understood. The conclusion we arrived at is as unsettling as it is illuminating. The reason so many modern readers and viewers misunderstand Tolkien is not because his work is obscure, but because we have lost the framework that makes it intelligible. Tolkien’s world is not morally ambiguous in the way modern storytelling has trained us to expect. Good and evi...

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We live in a culture that cannot tolerate suffering. Katherine's latest must read essay: Anything that asks us to endure, repent, or carry a cross is dismissed as cruel, outdated, or “unhealthy.” But Scripture warns us that the Anti-Christ will not appear as a monster. He will sound compassionate. Reasonable. Therapeutic. He will tell us exactly what we want to hear. This essay explores why the rejection of suffering is not progress but a spiritual danger — and why Christianity without the Cross becomes something else entirely. Read here: 👉 https://www.catholicunscripted.com/p/we-dont-want-to-suffer-and-the-anti If the faith you’re offered never asks you to suffer, it may not be the faith Christ taught. #Catholic #Christianity #Suffering #TheCross #Antichrist #Faith #Truth

🛡️ What powerful weapon are Catholics overlooking? In our newest article “The Hidden Arsenal Catholics Forget They Carry,” we’re reminded of a timeless spiritual truth: the supernatural power of the Holy Name of Jesus isn’t just a devotional phrase — it’s a living weapon in the battle for holiness. 💥 📖 Drawing on a stirring sermon from Father John A. Perricone for the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, we share how short, fervent aspirations throughout the day can: ✨ summon Heaven’s help ✨ strengthen us against temptation ✨ carry us through every trial Too often we forget this hidden arsenal — yet it’s at our disposal every moment. 🔥 If you’re longing for deeper spiritual resilience and a more powerful prayer life, this is the reflection you’ve been waiting for. 🙏 👉 Tap the link in bio to read the full article and reclaim the strength Catholics have carried for centuries. #Catholic #CatholicFaith #SpiritualWarrior #HolyNameOfJesus #PrayerLife #CatholicUnscripted

The Traditional Family is God’s Instrument — a powerful reflection for the end of 2025 and the start of 2026 on the role of the family in God’s plan. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨ In this beautiful piece by Fr Sean Sheehy, we’re reminded that God chose a family — the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph — as His instrument in the world. The article explores why a stable, God-centred family — rooted in marriage between a man and a woman, is essential not just for society, but for raising holy, virtuous adults. It shows how the health of society flows from the health of the domestic church at home. Catholic Unscripted 👀 If you care about the future of Catholic life and culture, this is a must-read. 👉 Click the link, read the full article, and be inspired: ➡️ READ HERE 💡 Support faithful Catholic commentary! Consider becoming a paid subscriber to Catholic Unscripted — your support keeps deep, courageous, and orthodox writing going, and gives you full access to thoughtful pieces like this one. ...

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Before anything else, I want to say how grateful I am to each of you who reads, subscribes, comments, shares, and supports this work. Your attention, encouragement, and prayers mean more than you know. Writing in this space is not a monologue; it is a quiet conversation, and we are deeply thankful to have you here. Today is the long-awaited day. In Jesus, God’s Son, we receive the most precious gift imaginable. Through His birth, we are reborn. Through His coming into the world, we are enabled to live in the light of Him who is the radiant light of God’s glory. Christ makes it possible for us, not merely to know about God, but to share in the very life of God. Read my Christmas Reflection in full HERE

  Many of you have suggested it would be useful to have a Catholic Youtube channel where we can build a community. Well, now we have. I am very pleased to announce that, along with Katherine Bennett of Choose Agape and Dr. Gavin Ashenden I will be involved in this new project, Catholic Unscripted, where we will meet weekly to discuss Catholic issues and the joy of the Catholic faith. English accents and informed discussion. Let me know if you have any comments/ suggestions or if there's anything particularly you would like to hear discussed. We will be recording our next episode tomorrow! Please do like and subscribe:

Following this recent story about Jason Evert having a number of talks cancelled in Ireland due to the counter-cultural nature of his message, and Ireland's head-long descent into hellish darkness, Jason himself has appeared on the Patrick Coffin show and spoken about the events. Initially I was quite critical of the fact that Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan had refused to speak to Irish media about the situation. It seemed to me that this was missing an opportunity to speak up for Catholic teaching in an area which is all too often ignored and where young people especially, desperately need information and guidance: a counter narrative to help them form a balanced perspective given all the brain washing that goes on about sexuality and the Church from the secular media. In my follow-up post , I considered what I had learned after speaking to some members of his diocese who seemed impressed with the bishop's commitment to the faith and his work to develop the diocese. Bisho...

Louise and I are fortunate enough to be friends with this wonderful family, the Wards. Recently, Sarah was invited to Rome to receive an award for her commitment to life. She was also asked to speak to the newly formed John Paul II Academy for Human Life and the Family in Rome about her experience of being a Catholic Mother with eight children. LifeSite News have reported on it here . In her speech, Sarah explained how “Fifty years of silence” on Humanae Vitae has been “catastrophic” as she explained how reading Humanae Vitae after the birth of her second child changed the course of her life. Sarah was speaking at an Academy conference, titled Human Life, the Family, and the Splendor of Truth: Gifts of God , which focused on the topic of two crucial encyclicals of the Church, Humanae Vitae and Veritatis Splendor . Both are absolutely essential reading for any informed Catholic,  Humanae Vitae was utterly prophetic and spoke with absolute clarity about the family & t...

Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg gave a wonderfully fearless, articulate and intelligent defence of his Catholic faith on national TV this morning. I couldn't help wonder when we last saw a bishop so brave and so articulate? It is all over the news today, with many commentators announcing it is his "Tim Farron moment". But should it be? Tim Farron failed to address questions about his Christian faith when asked, but Rees-Mogg is unequivocal and indeed makes Susanna Read and Piers Morgan look petty and bigoted in their attitudes towards the Catholic faith and their lack of understanding about politics and the political system. This is what we need more of, Rees-Mogg gives a great account of what true Liberalism means: being able to hold opposing ideas in tension without excluding them. He clearly draws a line between personal beliefs and Parliamentary policy, demonstrating his integrity. The obvious direction of travel in the interview is aimed at exposin...

I thought this short film on Catholicism by Soul Pancake was too good not to share. What wonderful advocates for the faith!

I'm just going to post this up here in case you haven't seen it. This panel discussion was extraordinary. That a conversation this candid about the "unacceptable," "reckless," and "preposterous" behavior of the pope is happening on one of EWTN's most-watched programs is indicative of the damage Pope Francis is doing to the Church. What do we do when the holy father is so at odds with the faith as always professed? Where does it leave Catechists? Deacons? Priests? Bishops?

Yesterday I saw a vocal attack on his Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke, by a self-confessed openly homosexual priest from Canada, Fr. Andre Sampson (Tue Jun 9, 2015 - 7:23 pm EST). "Cardinal Burke has expressed very negative views on homosexual persons. For instance, Cardinal Burke has stated that children should be kept out of the presence of homosexual persons. How can Cardinal Burke assert that the presence of homosexual persons could be detrimental to children? Is he in a position to quote scientific studies that would validate his hypothesis?” Fr. Andre Samson asked LifeSiteNews via email." Of course there is a detailed study into this, and even a perfunctory analysis of the John Jay Report , which anyone can do, reveals a clear statistical link between SSA and child abuse in Catholic priests. Someone at Life Site News obviously had the same idea and simultaneously published an article (on Wed Jun 10, 2015 - 7:46 pm EST) by Rick Fitzgibbons MD in which he writes: ...

Anyone about my age will be familiar with the polished, glossy tones of Kenny Thomas , a multi-platinum selling artist who dominated the commercial, soul and album charts in the 90’s. What I didn't know was that he is a staunch, devout Catholic with a passion for personal holiness and a deep understanding of St. Thomas Aquinas! Kenny was born in 1968, grew up on Hillside Estate in Stamford Hill and went to Cardinal Pole RC School in Hackney. He was a boxer and a BT technician before turning his hand to a singing career. His breakthrough came in 1991 with his debut hit "Outstanding", a cover of a Gap Band song, which went to number 12 in the UK Singles Chart. Kenny’s debut album, “Voices”, went platinum in its first week and then went on to sell over double platinum in the UK alone, spawning 4 hit singles, including his biggest hit in the July "Thinking About Your Love", which peaked at number four and stayed on the chart for 13 weeks, and "Best Of Yo...

Last night, Thursday 23rd January 2014, was Southend on Sea Catenian Association's annual clergy night. The  Catenians is an international association of Catholic laymen which aims to foster brotherly love among members, develop social bonds among members and their families, advance the interests of the members and their dependents, assist young Catholics in their choice or pursuit of a career and to establish, maintain and administer benevolent funds. Find out more here . We were honoured to be joined by some eminent local clergy: Fr. Joseph Whisstock of St. Helen's , Westcliff-on-Sea, Fr. Jeff Woolnough of St. Peter's, Eastwood , Fr. Basil Pearson of Our Lady of Lourdes , Leigh-on-Sea, Fr. Gerry Drummond of St. Teresa's , Rochford, Fr. John Corbyn of Our Lady of Good Council , Wickford, and Fr. James Mackay from Our Lady of Canvey , Canvey Island. Our illustrious and benevolent leader, EL PRESIDENTE PAUL F. ABBOTT, has, in his capacity as the circle's offi...

...But as Rorate Caeli tweeted this morning, not even the nice Pope can fake a smile when receiving anti-Catholic François Hollande: How I would love to hear what the Holy Father says to him! Having legalised same-sex "marriage", softened laws on abortion, and now vowing to explore a change to euthanasia, as well as allegedly being caught cheating on his wife (who had already cheated on someone else, or something...I'm so confused!!) Hollande may have some explaining to do. Is this as shallow as some sort of ploy to woo back Catholic voters? Hollande is plagued by low popularity and it does seem likely that with this move he hopes to reconcile with a Catholic electorate largely hostile to his pseudo-liberal policies. Hollande's advisors have stated that he sees the visit as a chance to send "a strong message of dialogue and attention to the Catholics," I would imagine it will take more than a meeting with the Holy Father to achieve this however. Li...

The Battle of Lepanto,  H. Letter, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich/London . Today is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This is also the anniversary of the Victory at the Battle of Lepanto. The Battle of Lepanto took place on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League, a coalition of southern European Catholic maritime states, decisively defeated the main fleet of the Ottoman Empire in five hours of fighting on the northern edge of the Gulf of Corinth, off western Greece. The Ottoman forces sailing westwards from their naval station in Lepanto met the Holy League forces, which had come from Messina, Sicily. The victory of the Holy League prevented the Ottoman Empire expanding further along the European side of the Mediterranean. Lepanto was the last major naval battle in the Mediterranean fought entirely between galleys and has been assigned great symbolic importance by historians. Some assert that Turkish victory could have led to Western Europe being overr...

From Catholic Memes, too good not to share: “I remember, when I used go to Germany in the 1980s and ’90s, that I was asked to give interviews and I always knew the questions in advance. They concerned the ordination of women, contraception, abortion and other such constantly recurring problems. If we let ourselves be drawn into these discussions, the Church is then identified with certain commandments or prohibitions; we give the impression that we are moralists with a few somewhat antiquated convictions, and not even a hint of the true greatness of the faith appears. I therefore consider it essential always to highlight the greatness of our faith – a commitment from which we must not allow such situations to divert us. ” – Address of his Holiness Benedict XVI, Thursday, 9 November 2006.