1. The confession of Jesus as the Christ is the firm foundation of the Church. Even as Peter was called blessed in confessing this, so too are we.
  2. Today on the Almanac, we remember a popular and curious national hymn.
  3. Today on the Almanac, we look at the life of a Christian botanist working through the claims of Charles Darwin.
  4. Today on the Almanac, we reflect on the tale of St. Elizabeth of Hungary—an upside-down Cinderella story.
  5. Today on the Almanac, we look at the history of celibacy in the Catholic Church.
  6. Today on the Almanac, we go to the mailbag to answer a question about contemporary and ancient problems in the church.
  7. Today on the Almanac, we talk about Leibniz and Theodicy.
  8. Today on the Almanac, we tell the story behind the author of “The Hound of Heaven.”
  9. In the constant search for new and novel experiences, are we forsaking the simple word of God? Beware of the leaven of novelty.
  10. Today on the Almanac, we look at Epperson v. Arkansas and controversies surrounding teaching evolution in public schools.
  11. Today on the Almanac, we remember Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
  12. Today on the Almanac, we take a fresh look at Martin Luther who was born on this day in 1483.