All Articles by Father John McCloskey

Advice for a Young Catholic Man on Choosing a College and More
As you grow out of adolescence into manhood...

Advice for a Young Catholic Woman on Choosing a College and More
As you grow out of adolescence into womanhood...

All Things Made New: The Mysteries of the World in Christ Book Review
A serious book about the most serious of things, the mysteries of faith.

American Abundance Book Review
Lawrence Kudlow's first book on economic policy and politics.

Abundancia Americana Spanish Book Review

American Lessons From Europe's Fall
"We could be the ones who bring Catholicism back to the Europe..."

The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God Book Review
The story of Ruth Pakaluk, Convert, Mother, Pro-life Activist.

The Apostolate of Personal Influence in the Work of Cardinal Newman
Vocation to evangelization traced through Newman's writings.

Back to the Future
To build a "civilization of love," we must look to the youth.

The Barbarian Conversion: from Paganism to Christianity Book Review
Richard Fletcher's magisterial work describes this historical period.

Benedicto XVI Visita Estados Unidos Spanish

Beyond the Beatification of Cardinal Newman
The mutual momentum towards reunion may be irresistible.

A Biography of Sargent Shriver Book Review
The similarities between Sargent Shriver and Thomas More.

Blessed Josemaria Escriva and Our Lady
His beatification amplifies the need for Marian souls to live holy lives.

Breakfast With the Pope Book Review
Susan Vigilante's fascinating story of the Pope at ease among friends at breakfast.

Buscando Conversiones Spanish
El Catecismo nos recuerda que todos los católicos debemos preocuparnos constantemente por buscar nuevas conversiones a nuestra Fe: El verdadero apostolado busca ocasiones para anunciar a Cristo con su palabra, tanto a los no creyentes… como a los fieles (#905). Cómo lograrlo?

Carta De Santo Tomas Moro Al Presidente Electo Bush Spanish

A Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan
One hundred essential Catholic books.

The Catholic Traveler: Capital Catholicity
Travellers should visit the Catholic Information Center of Washington, DC.

Catholicism on Campus
Tips for those who work closely with college students.

Chaplains on Trial: The Future of Catholic Ministry on Campus
The university setting is the last opportunity to form the pre-adult Catholic.

Choosing a College: A Parent's Guide
Choosing a college for one's child is a major concern for Catholic parents.

Christianity Tomorrow
"We are currently living through one of the transforming moments in the history of religion worldwide."

Christians in the Movies Book Review
Dr. Peter Dans does his part to inspire a counter-revolution.

The Cube and the Cathedral Book Review
Christophobia and culture. George Weigel looks at Europe.

The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order Book Review
Samuel Huntington's guide to understanding geopolitical realities.

The Closing of the Muslim Mind Book Review
Robert Reilly reveals the key to defeating militant Islam.

Coeducation Revisited for the 21st Century
Abandonment of moral norms is evident in the school systems of America.

Como Encontrar Su Conyuge En Internet Spanish

Como Fue Que Los Irlandeses Salvaron La Civilizacion Spanish

Como Rezar
Ahora que se acerca la Cuaresma, debemos tener en cuenta varias cosas para ahondar nuestra relación con Dios por medio de la oración en silencio.

Cómo Se Creó Occidente Spanish

The Compleat Gentlemen Book Review
Brad Miner examines what makes a gentleman by considering various aspects of this term and its history.

Condoms, Coercion, and Christianity: A Princeton Tale
James Hitchcock recounts events which led to the dismissal of Fr. John.

The Conversion Specialist
Michael Rose writes about Fr. McCloskey in his new book about ten top priests.

Conversion: What's the Key?
Fr. McCloskey explains his secret.

El Coraje de Ser Católico Spanish Book Review
George Weigel analiza la crisis de la Iglesia catlica en Estados Unidos.

The Courage To Be Catholic Book Review
George Weigel critiques the Cathlic Church in the US.

Dante Alighieri, Divine Comedy and Divine Spirituality Book Review
Robert Royal's account of the spiritual guidance in Dante's Divine Comedy.

Dante Alighieri: Divina Comedia Y Espiritualidad Divina Spanish

The Difference God Makes Book Review
Francis Cardinal George of the Archdiocese of Chicago has written an astonishingly perceptive book that is the best history of the Catholic Church in the Unites States from a theological point of view.

Why I'm Bullish on the Church as 2012 Begins
What does the Church in the U.S. need right now?

Doce Pasos para Adictos a la Televisión Spanish
¿Es la televisión un problema en tu hogar?

Don't Just Keep the Faith, Spread It
Father McCloskey shares evangelization tips in this interview with ZENIT.

An Education for Our Time Book Review
Josiah Bunting writes that if education is not healthy, society is in peril.

El Auge Del Cristianismo Book Review - Spanish

El Papa y El Opus Dei Spanish

El Papel De La Historia De La Iglesia En Las Conversiones Al Catolicismo Spanish

En Busca de los Catolicos Alejados Spanish

Entrevista: padre John McCloskey Portuguese
O padre americano, famoso por converter protestantes, diz que o legado conservador de João Paulo II vai perdurar por mais quatro décadas.

Epilogue to The Hand of God
A former abortionist embarks on his new life in Christ.

Espiritualidad En El Lugar De Trabajo Spanish

A Eucharistic Recollection of Pope John Paul the Great

Europe Revisited - and America Reconsidered
The spiritual illness of Europe may be terminal - but death is not the end.

Evangelization in the United States: Past, Present, and Future
Account of U.S. evangelization from the beginning to its promising future.

La Amistad: Clave Para La Evangelizacion De Los Hombres Spanish

The Faithful Departed Book Review
Phil Lawler analyzes the collapse of Boston's Catholic culture.

La Familia: Semillero de Vocaciones Spanish
Ésos llamados por God deben noventa por ciento de su vocación a sus padres.

Families Get a Special Letter from Pope John Paul II
The Pope does not send junk mail.

The Family: Seedbed of Vocations Featured Article
Those called by God owe much of their vocations to their parents.

Finding God on a Catholic Campus
In short, are they Catholic first and American second or vice-versa?

Finding Your Future Spouse Using the Internet
Fr. John answers questions about seeking a spouse on the Internet.

A Firm Voice, Fostering Faith
Tribute to Fr. McCloskey by Julia Duin.

A Founder's Roman Dream
Account of Blessed Escriva's founding of Opus Dei in Rome.

Friendship: The Key to the Evangelization of Men
To build a civilization of love and truth, strong male friendship must be revived.

From Wall Street to the Ivy League
Interview with Fr. McCloskey by Register correspondent Raymond de Souza.

The Future Church: How Ten Trends are Revolutionizing the Catholic Church Book Review
John Allen examines the worldwide dimension of the Church.

Go Out Into the Deep: Thomas Aquinas College Commencement 2002 Baccalaureate Homily
Today's graduates are called to join in the Church's apostolic work.

God and Man at Georgetown Prep Book Review
Mark G. Judge reveals how he became a Catholic "despite 20 years of Catholic schooling."

God in Action: How Faith in God Can Address the Challenges of the World Book Review
Francis Cardinal George believes that the authentic age of the laity is here.

Good Guys Finish First
Ten reasons to smile this Christmas.

Good News, Bad News Book Review
A review of Fr. McCloskey's book by Emily Bissonnette.

Good News, Bad News Book Review
A review of Fr. McCloskey's book by Stephen Vincent.

Good News, Bad News Book Review
A review of Fr. McCloskey's book by Joanna Bogle.

Good News, Bad News Book Review
A review of Fr. McCloskey's book by Ryan Anderson.

Good News, Bad News Book Review
A review of Fr. McCloskey's book by Dr. William May.

The Grace from Our Daily Bread
It is imperative for us all to seek holiness in the midst of everyday life.

Hablando Al Corazon: La Guia De Un Padre Para Crecer En La Virtud Spanish

The Hand of God Book Review
Dr. Bernard Nathanson, a former abortionist, describes his conversion.

Heart Speaking to Heart
Father McCloskey on the influence of the Venerable John Henry Newman.

The Homily for Bowie Kuhn's Funeral Mass

Homosexuality and the American Public Life Book Review
The American Public Philosophy Institute's revealing book on the subject.

How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization Book Review
Thomas E. Woods Jr. has written a challenging and indeed almost defiant book.

How the Irish Saved Civilization Book Review
Thomas Cahill recounts evangelization of the West through Irish saints.

How to Get to I Do Foreward
Amy Bonaccorso offers a dating guide for Catholic women.

How to Pray
"Approach Jesus, talk to Him, listen to him, and then do whatever He tells you."

Iglesia Universal, Aldea Global Spanish

Introduction to Robert Benson's "Lord of the World"
A novel about the Antichrist, who will tempt Christians to apostasy before Christ's Second Coming.

The Israel Test Book Review
George Gilder explains why if we fail the Israel Test, a new Dark Age may be upon us.

John Paul II - Apostle of Life
The death of the Holy Father John Paul II, and the days which followed, were for the Church and for the entire world an extraordinary time of grace.

Juan Pablo II, Apostol De La Vida Spanish

Justice and Mercy: As Relevant Today as Ever
We are called to mercy... to forgiveness.

The Judge: William P. Clark, Ronald Reagan's Top Hand Book Review
Paul Kengor and Patricia Clark Doerner remember Reagan's Chief-of Staff, National Security Advisor, and Secretary of the Interior.

K VECI: Sedmoro Potrieb Pre Cirkev V Roku 2012 Slovak

La Cadena de la Madre Angélica Cumple 25 Años
La monja que creó una televisión mundial.

La Iglesia de E.U. Sacudida por los Casos de Pederastia de Sacerdotes Spanish
Padre McCloskey responde a los escndalos del sacerdote en los E.U.

Laity, Priests, and Holiness: The Prophetic Vision of John Henry Newman
An examination of Cardinal Newman's life and thought and its effect today.

Laymen: "Resolve" to Discern God's Will for You
Do the will of God, whatever it is, no matter the cost.

Lecturas Recomendadas Para El Año 2005 Spanish

Les Sept Habitudes Quotidiennes Des Gens Saints Et Apoostoliques French

A Letter from St. Thomas More to President-Elect Bush
Advice which Thomas More, Patron of Politicians, might have given to Bush.

Letters to the Editor
A collection of responses to various columns.

Is Christianity Compatible With Libertarianism?
Private charity allows for the growth of grace.

Light of the World
Do not bet against the unexpected pope from Bavaria.

Livin' La Vida Rica
What the Holy Father has to say to the "Church in America."

Living the Call: An Introduction to the Lay Vocation Book Review
Fr. John examines this guide to lay holiness.

The Magisterium and Catholic Social Teaching
What is the magisterial authority of Catholic Social Teaching, and how is it applied to real world situations?

Meltdown Book Review
Thomas Woods considers how our country can recover from the bad economy.

Mother Merrill
Opportunities in religious organizations and faith based communities.

Newman as Parish Priest

Newman Belongs to the Great Teachers of the Church

Newman's Challenge Book Review
Fr. Jaki's essays tracing various issues in the writings of Cardinal Newman.

Newman's Controversies
Newman loved to argue the truth.

Newman's University in Today's American Culture
Like "Ex Corde Ecclesiae," universites must teach objective truths.

Newman's University in Today's American Culture (2009)
An updated version of the article above.

Otra Universidad para Charlotte Simmons
En Estados Unidos crecen las universidades de inspiración religiosa y la presencia cristiana en los otros campus

Il Papa e l'Opus Dei Italian
La chiamata per cercare holiness nel midst di vita di tutti i giorni.

Papal Letter on Cardinal John Henry Newman

A Papal Visit
Thoughts on Pope Benedict's visit to the United States in Spring 2008.

Penance: What Does It Mean in 1999?
The history and reason for the Sacrament of Penance today.

Perfect Successor to John Paul II
Celebrating 5 years with Pope Benedict XVI.

Un Plan de Lectura Espiritual para Toda la Vida Spanish
¿Ha leído algún buen libro?

Las polémicas de Newman Spanish
En el segundo centenario de su nacimiento.

Política sin Dios, por George Weigel

The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War Book Review
H. W. Crocker III describes "why the South was right."

Politics for the Greatest Good Book Review
Clarke D. Forsythe, senior counsel for Americans for Life, has written an essential book for lawmakers and all participants in the ongoing culture wars, most particularly those engaging in public policy issues concerning the origins of life, the end of life, and marriage.

The Pope and Opus Dei
The call to seek holiness in the midst of everyday life.

Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong Book Review
Terry Teachout stakes a claim for nomination for the Pulitzer Prize in biography.

Preface for Introduction to the Devout Life
Father reviews his favorite spiritual reading book.

Priestly Holiness and Ministry: Priests that Love the Mass
Opus Dei, founded by Bl. Josemaria, fosters priests' devotion to the Mass.

Priests for the Third Millennium
How can we change the "culture of death" into the "civilization of love"?

¿Qué es la Dirección Espiritual? Spanish
No puede alcanzar la santidad en esta vida sin un director espiritual.

¿A Quién Rezan los Candidatos? Spanish
La religión tiene poco efecto a la hora de la votación.

Quienes Somos? Spanish

Reactions to the John Jay Report
We must do a better job supporting priests.

Recommended Reading for 2005
Spending a year in Britain does give a different perspective on the world.

Recovering Stray Catholics
Calling back stray Catholics to the Father's embrace.

Recuerdo Eucaristico De Juan Pablo El Grande

Redeeming Economics Book Review
John Mueller's magnum opus is comparable to Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations.

Revisitemos a Europa Reconsideremos a America

Right with the Church
Looking at what's right with the Church and not what's wrong.

The Rise of Christianity Book Review
Rodney Stark explores basic assumptions on the growth of Christianity.

The Role of Church History in Conversion to Catholicism
"History, in fact, provides an essential perspective for the mission of conversion..."

Sacerdotes para el Tercer Milenio Spanish
Podemos cambiar la "cultura de la muerte" a la "civilización de la vida."

The Sacrament of Reconciliation as a Platform for the New Evangelization
Start accepting this great gift from God that is the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Samuel Huntington: La identidad estadounidense, en la encrucijada Spanish

Seek First the Kingdom: Challenging the Culture by Living Our Faith Book Review
Cardinal Donald Wuerl reminds us of the importance of going into the voting booth with a well-formed conscience.

The Seven Daily Habits of Holy Apostolic People Featured Article
Ways to achieve holiness and bring others to Christ.

Siete Hábitos Diarios de Personas Apostólicas Santas Spanish
Los principales medios para alcanzar la santidad y llevar a Cristo a otros.

Speaking to the Heart: A Father's Guide to Growth in Virtue Book Review
Stephen Gabriel challenges fathers to take their role very seriously.

A Spiritual Consultant Featured Article
How can you ever hope to build up your sanctification without a director?

Spiritual Reading for a Lifetime Featured Article
Our commitment to spiritual reading will make us "fishers of men."

Spirituality in the Workplace Featured Article
The laity is called directly to evangelization in everyday life.

State of the US Catholic Church at the Beginning of 2006
The Catholic Church in the United States is in a state of profound transition.

Steve Jobs and the New Evangelization
We evangelizers can learn from him.

Suicide of a Superpower: Will America Survive to 2025? Book Review
If you are searching for the authoritative Baedeker Guide to the End of the West, search no longer.

Surrender: The Life-Changing Power of Doing God's Will Book Review
A look at the latest book from one of our speakers.

Ten Rules for Chaste Dating
For the over-21 crowd.

Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child Book Review
More and more clearly we are facing, as C.S Lewis named it, "The Abolition of Man."

That Christ May Be King
Renewing our country so that it is easy for a person to be virtuous.

Timothy McVeigh: Where Is He Now?
The Church puts no limit on the scope of Christ's mercy.

A Tremor of Bliss Book Review
An insightful history of the rise of contraception.

A Tribute to Dr. Bill May on his 80th Birthday

A Tribute to Robert Novak and Thomas More College

The Triumph of Rita Rizzo Book Review
A review of Raymond Arroyo's Mother Angelica – The Remarkable Story of a Nun, Her Nerve, and a Network of Miracles.

Triumph: The Power and the Glory of the Catholic Church, a 2000-Year History Book Review/Featured Article
H.W. Crocker makes the history of the Church come alive in this new book.

A Twelve-Step Program for TV Addicts
What to do if the tube is taking up too much of your time.

Why Is Blessed Newman Important Today?
His revolutionary emphasis on the role of the layperson in the Church.

2030: Looking Backwards Featured Article
What the Catholic Church may look like thirty years from now.

2030 Revisited
A second look at one of my most controversial articles.

2030: Una Mirada Retrospectiva Spanish

Una Carta Especial Del Papa Juan Pablo II A Las Familias Spanish

Universal Church, Global Village
The Church alone knows what's wrong with the world, and its message will be the best medium or remedy to solve the many problems of the global village in our new century.

Viviendo la Vida Rica Spanish
Qué el Papa tiene que decir a "La Iglesia en América."

What Happened at Notre Dame Book Review
Charles E. Rice has written a concise lawyer's brief to convict Notre Dame and its administration of committing treason against its history.

What's So Great About Christianity Book Review
Dinesh D'Souza has written a masterpiece of modern apologetical writing.

Who Are We? Book Review
Catholics might disagree with this view on the present and future of America.

Why Converts Choose Catholicism Book Review
Father reviews Dave Shiflett's book, Exodus.

Winning New Converts Featured Article
Winning converts to our Faith should be a constant concern for all Catholics.

Ein Zwölf-Stufen Programm gegen Fernsehsucht German
Ist das Fernsehen auch bei Ihnen zu Hause ein Problem?