Tomorrow, the Fourth Watch launches. The newsletter, by Jim Keating, is about Catholicism. From the archive, Keating reflects on confession in America, the fate of Catholic colleges, and a Balthazarian Church commentator.
FROM THE APRIL 2025 ISSUE

Confession Eclipsed

JAMES F. KEATING

In addition to careless and abrupt changes in Church discipline, there were also reconsiderations of the nature of mortal sin on the part of theologians.
FROM THE APRIL 2023 ISSUE

Who Killed the Catholic University?

JAMES F. KEATING

It is patently absurd to imagine that a university can be more effectively Catholic by virtue of its autonomy from the Church.
FROM THE JANUARY 2024 ISSUE

Witness to Modernity

JAMES F. KEATING

The gospel confronts its hearers with an Ernstfall, a moment of existential crisis that imposes a choice for or against Christ.
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