Christopher Ruddy is associate professor of systematic theology at the Catholic University of America. Also by this author Benedict’s Theological Legacy Get Commonweal's latest, delivered twice weekly. Email address Published in the 2004-05-21 issue: View Contents Most Recent A Holy Invitation By Vanessa R. Corcoran December 21, 2024 Joseph the Protector By Kathleen Brady December 21, 2024 100 Years of Christmas By The Editors December 20, 2024