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1 month ago | 
wordonfire.org | Mark Bradford
Many physicians are deeply entrenched in their attitudes toward disability and see abortion as the solution following a prenatal diagnosis.
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2 months ago | 
wordonfire.org | Steven Umbrello
The Vatican has positioned itself as an influential moral authority in global discussions on artificial intelligence, framing the debate not merely as a technical or regulatory challenge but as a fundamental question about the future of human dignity and ethical responsibility. Over the past few years, it has actively shaped conversations on AI governance, moving beyond abstract ethical pronouncements to engaging directly with policymakers, corporations, and international institutions.
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2 months ago | 
wordonfire.org | Steven Umbrello
In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every aspect of human life—from healthcare to governance, entertainment to employment—the Vatican has stepped forward with a robust ethical framework rooted in Catholic teaching.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
wordonfire.org | Mark Bradford
Christmas is one of those seasons when everything has to be perfect. In our home, “perfect” means everything must be real. No artificial trees or greens for the Bradfords.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
wordonfire.org | Haley Stewart
On this episode of the Votive Podcast, Haley interviews Dr. Julia Meszaros on Caryll Houselander’s influence in children’s literature.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
wordonfire.org | Haley Stewart
Haley interviews Word on Fire designer and photographer Clare Sheaf about an exciting new project: The Catholic Kids’ Cookbook: Holy Days and Heavenly Food. In this episode they discuss how to let the beauty of the liturgical year shape children’s hearts and minds, the importance of participating in holy seasons and special days in the domestic Church, and ideas for observing Advent. Learn more about the children’s literature available from Word on Fire Votive.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
wordonfire.org | Matthew Becklo
At one point in Dallas Jenkins’ new film The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (in theaters November 8), a tough, surly girl named Imogene—who has just entered the local church for the first time—listens as a nice church kid named Beth explains that their upcoming Christmas pageant is about Jesus. “Everything here is,” Imogene sighs.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
wordonfire.org | Rachel Lu
“Tradwives” have been in the news quite a lot of late. Everyone, it seems, has something to say about them. A few months ago, reading up on the latest controversy, I found myself contemplating a question. Do I personally know any tradwives? It’s a curious thing. On the internet, the tradwife phenomenon is huge. Articles and think pieces are written about it; Twitter battles rage.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
wordonfire.org | Holly Ordway
The growth of classical schools in the United States is a trend that I find encouraging and hopeful. Young people can best learn the skills of critical thinking if they have worthwhile things to think about, and they can best learn the kind of intellectual hospitality that is needed for life in a functioning democracy if they have practice in discussing challenging ideas with charity and clarity.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
wordonfire.org | Tod Worner
The tyranny of a prince in an oligarchy is not so dangerous to the public welfare as the apathy of a citizen in a democracy. —MontesquieuIt is the greatest of all mistakes, to do nothing because you can only do little. —Sydney SmithPolitics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians. — Charles de GaulleIn 1988, the University of South Carolina hosted William F. Buckley, Jr.’s Firing Line for a debate: Resolved: That the Right Is Better Able to Deal with the Soviets than the Left.