Editor’s note: The following essay appears in the Spring 2022 issue of Eikon. The Ancient Paths “The family that prays together stays together.” This very catchy phrase was created as a motto in 1947 for the Roman Catholic Family Rosary Crusade, which was led by an Irish priest named Patrick Peyton (1909–1992). Inspired by the...

Today’s release of the Spring 2022 issue of Eikon: A Journal for Biblical Anthropology marks the beginning of its fourth year in publication. The topic for this seventh issue of Eikon is the family. While providing cultural analysis and historical perspective, we hope that this issue brings renewed appreciation for the most basic institution of civilization and God’s...

Editor’s note: The following essay appears in the Spring 2022 issue of Eikon. Egalitarianism tends to obscure the deeper differences between manhood and womanhood.[1] This has not served us well in the last fifty years. It has instead confused millions and muted a crucial summons for a distinctly masculine care. Unanswered Question What average man...

Editors note: the following book review appears in the Spring 2022 issue of Eikon. Paul C. Vitz, ed. The Complementarity of Women and Men: Philosophy, Theology, Psychology & Art. Washington, D.C.: The Catholic University of America Press, 2021. In his encyclical Familiaris Consortio, Pope John Paul II stated that there was a “natural complementarity that...

I recently wrote something on Facebook to the effect that I would rather my boys (ages seven and five) listen to Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson’s lectures on The Lion King than many sermons and small group lessons I’ve heard addressed to men in church. Given that I am a Christian and Jordan Peterson is not,...

According to the NCAA, Lia Thomas is a national champion. After touching the wall first at the conclusion of the 500-yard freestyle, Thomas’s win was heralded by ESPN, The New York Times, and CNN as historic. And it’s true. Thomas’ championship-clinching swim at last week’s NCAA women’s national championship meet capped off a record-breaking season...