Faith & Reason
Start with theology, doctrine, prayer, and the habit of thinking with the Church.
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The Hospitable Study
Faith, reason, and the good things
Exploring theology, essays, culture, wine, and spirits through the lens of the Catholic intellectual tradition and a life well considered.
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Featured Essays
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The aim of all studies is charity, from which, as from a fountain, the light of understanding springs. St. Thomas Aquinas
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Opening Notes
What this journal is, and is not
A public-facing beginning for faith, reason, craft, and conversation.
Theology
Faith seeking understanding
Clear Catholic reflection without crisis-theatre or gloom.
Wine
Beauty, craft, and the fruits of the earth
Notes on regions, bottles, pairings, and the good work of attention.
Spirits
Measured pleasures, well distilled
Whiskey, brandy, cocktails, history, and hospitality.
Culture & Reason
Books, ideas, institutions, and the life of the mind
Commentary for readers who prefer clarity to noise.
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