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Democracy and distrust
CommentaryIntellect and Virtue

Democracy and distrust

John GarveyOctober 20, 20204 min read
The real concern about Barrett is not that she would disregard the principles of democracy, but that she would heed them, and leave the course and pace of social progress up to the voters. Her opponents don’t care about the separation of powers; only about outcomes.
Cops and Padres
CommentaryGuest CommentaryIntellect and VirtueRacial Justice

Cops and Padres

John GarveyJune 22, 20204 min read
There’s a phrase in Juvenal’s “Satires” that might be translated as “Who will guard the guardians?” That’s the right question to ask for both police racism and clergy abuse.
Sense of smell
CommentaryCoronavirusGuest CommentaryIntellect and Virtue

Sense of smell

John GarveyApril 16, 20203 min read
John Garvey reflects on not having his sense of smell.
Coronavirus and ‘Hollywood Squares’
CommentaryCoronavirusGuest CommentaryIntellect and Virtue

Coronavirus and ‘Hollywood Squares’

John GarveyMarch 16, 20204 min read
The novel coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, late last year has affected higher education like nothing I have experienced in my time as a university president.
Prayers for the sick
CommentaryGuest CommentaryIntellect and Virtue

Prayers for the sick

John GarveyOctober 15, 20193 min read
I’ve been thinking lately about prayers for the sick.
One man’s meat
CommentaryGuest CommentaryIntellect and Virtue

One man’s meat

John GarveyJanuary 17, 20194 min read
Learning to speak and write clearly is essential to success in all the disciplines that young people are flocking to these days.
Say an Ave there for me
CommentaryGuest CommentaryIntellect and VirtueRespect Life

Say an Ave there for me

John GarveyNovember 25, 20183 min read
What many Americans may still not realize is that Ireland is embracing the culture of death with a zeal and gusto that few other countries — even traditionally secularized ones — would be so foolish as to imitate.
Praying with children
CommentaryGuest CommentaryIntellect and Virtue

Praying with children

John GarveySeptember 20, 20183 min read
The faith of the world’s young people is precisely what the present crisis is destroying. It will not be enough, though it is certainly necessary, for the church to root out the evil in her midst and bring about some semblance of justice.
What’s so funny?
CommentaryGuest CommentaryIntellect and Virtue

What’s so funny?

John GarveyMay 18, 20183 min read
God made us in his image and likeness, and humor subsequently became an important part of every human culture on earth. Our laughing granddaughter is only the most immediate reminder of the joy we are meant for.
About praising famous men
BlogGuest CommentaryIntellect and Virtue

About praising famous men

John GarveyJanuary 18, 20184 min read
I wish we had a litmus test to identify the people who deserve our praise. But it won’t ever be simple. We are all sinners.
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