How the Oscars got grouchy: In your face politics

How the Oscars got grouchy: In your face politics

by Patrick Novecosky (February 26, 2019) — When Jack Palance stood up to collect his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1992, I distinctly remember thinking, “I bet the old guy has a heart attack by the time he hits the third step.” Palance did, indeed, drop to the...
St. Padre Pio and the art of fraternal correction

St. Padre Pio and the art of fraternal correction

by Patrick Novecosky (SEPTEMBER 18, 2018) — Nice is not a virtue. It’s not a bad thing to be nice, but it’s not among the seven virtues. To be frank, Jesus wasn’t always nice. When he overturned the moneychangers’ tables, I’m sure none of those who witnessed the event...
Masculinity, heroism and the Gospel

Masculinity, heroism and the Gospel

(AUGUST 28, 2018) — There was a time not long ago when men were expected to be the provider, protector, and leader of their household—and of their culture, society, and nation. In our day, however, such “outdated thinking” is sometimes branded as “toxic masculinity.”...
Dads: Model your lives after God the Father

Dads: Model your lives after God the Father

by Patrick Novecosky (June 12, 2018) — One of the key points I hit every time I give a talk is this—we’re at war. The battle raging all around us is a war of ideas, a war over the best way to run our country, the best way to raise our children, the best way to live...
The Case for Christ is a compelling love story

The Case for Christ is a compelling love story

Starring Mike Vogel, Erika Christensen, Faye Dunaway Run time: 112 minutes Rated: PG In theaters April 7 After reading Lee Strobel’s book The Case for Christ a few years ago, I attempted to contact him by email. In his book, the former investigative journalist...