Why Sunday Matters

“Our human natures require the Sabbath, which is why our Creator gave us this gift in the first place. Understanding what this means in the context of our current moment, in light of the signs of our very particular times, requires interpretation and discernment. Thank goodness for wise voices like Whitfield’s as they help us do precisely this.”


—Charles Camosy, moral theology fellow, St. Joseph Seminary





“In his masterful assessment of the unsettling competition between the holy time of Sunday and the systemic adoration of secular activities fueled by the promises of the liberal order, Father Joshua Whitfield offers an empathic, unpretentious, and very compelling invitation to a new Pentecost and remembrance of God. Why Sunday Matters is simply a valuable pastoral gem, an effective response to the contemporary waning of the priority of the Lord’s Day, and a prophetic advocacy for true humanity.”


—Vincent C. Anyama, rector, Holy Trinity Seminary





“As a parent and priest who sees firsthand the tyranny of screen time and youth sports in the modern world, Father Whitfield makes a compelling case for rediscovering the ancient wisdom of the Sabbath.”


—Ashley McKinless, executive editor, American Media