The Cardinal from Naples
Gianluigi Gugliermetto
July 18, 2026
One prophetic voice of our times is that of the Catholic Archbishop of Naples, Italy, who was placed in that position by Pope Francis and
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Pope Francis: An Assessment One Year after His Death
Matthew Fox
April 21, 2026
Pope Francis died one year ago today. He was the first pope ever from the Americas, his family having fled Italy for Argentina in the
Evil, Chaos & Antichrist at Home & Abroad Under Trump
Matthew Fox
April 8, 2026
I write this DM on Tuesday morning. When DM readers read this on Wednesday, we will probably know whether the threats by the president of
Lessons from Soviet Occupation Pertinent to the News from Minnesota
Matthew Fox
January 31, 2026
In a recent Substack, my friend and often co-worker, Adam Bucko, tells a powerful story based on his years growing up under Soviet rule in
Minnesota Bleeding
Matthew Fox
January 17, 2026
Thomas Aquinas has something to say about ICE. He writes: “The first effect of Love is melting.” Let love win the day, we pray. Non-violence
Concerning News
Gianluigi Gugliermetto
January 2, 2026
This year, 2026, is opening with some very concerning news regarding Israel/Palestine. As spiritual people, we are called to keep our eyes open, be informed,
Two Truths and Sadofascism
Gianluigi Gugliermetto
October 3, 2025
Some people disparage the Global Sumud Flotilla, calling their enterprise “foolish” or “wanton”—while in my mind, they mark a very high point in the moral
Vows (part II)
Gianluigi Gugliermetto
September 25, 2025
Modern materialistic consciousness cannot understand that making a vow in a solemn way — be it private or public — makes an objective difference in
Peter Thiel, Carl Schmitt, & Silicon Valley’s New Religion
Matthew Fox
September 23, 2025
Yesterday we meditated on the media takeover by billionaires in America. This is not a new thing entirely. After all, Rupert Murdoch has had a
Silicon Valley’s “Scary Religion,” Peter Thiel, et alia
Matthew Fox
September 13, 2025
Monday marks a unique day in Silicon Valley and San Francisco history. It is the day that Silicon Valley billionaire and maker of presidents and
