Written Work
Articles
Reflections and essays by Jack Rigert, published in Catholic Exchange and Crisis Magazine.
Christ's Call to Young Men: Rebuilding the Three Necessary Societies
Christ calls young men to rebuild the family, the Church, and civil society — the three societies essential to civilization's renewal.
Our Stolen Innocence and Authentic Love
Jack Rigert explores the loss of innocence in our culture and what it means to discover and live authentic love rooted in the teachings of the Church.
Are We Building The City of God or the City of Man?
Jack Rigert reflects on Augustine's two cities and calls men to choose deliberately which city they are building with their lives.
Call Me "They"
A clear and charitable analysis of the gender ideology demand to use plural pronouns, examined through the lens of truth and love.
Breaking Free from the Dictatorship of Sexual Sin and Moral Relativism
A bold call to break free from the cultural dictatorship of sexual sin and the moral relativism that enslaves so many young men today.
Charity Without Illusion: Immigration, Prudence, and the Christian Memory
How do Christians approach immigration with both genuine charity and prudential wisdom, without surrendering truth or memory?
Young Americans Are Turning to Socialism -- They Deserve Better
As young Americans look to socialism for answers, Jack Rigert argues they deserve a vision grounded in Catholic social teaching and true freedom.
Young Men, Against All Odds, Are Awakening to the Sacred
Despite the cultural headwinds, young men across America are turning toward the sacred, the Church, and a life of meaning.
Am I Gay? Discovering Your True Identity in Christ
A compassionate and clear Catholic reflection on sexual identity and how every person finds their true self in Christ.
What Must I Do for my Life to Have Meaning?
A reflection on the eternal question of meaning, and how Christ alone answers the deepest hunger of the human heart.