It is trendy to cite Church teaching when commenting on political affairs and foreign policy. The added authority of the Catholic Church gives force, certainty and credibility to political opinions. Thus, these citations find their way into the Ukrainian war debate. As Russia’s war of unjust aggression against Ukraine rages on, officials and influencers are … Read more
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property held its annual National Conference on October 25-27, 2024. One highlight was a talk by long-time TFP member Nelson Fragelli. The following article is the second part of his talk, “Fighting For Our Catholic Culture: How Dr. Plinio Used the Art of Conversation.” In the … Read more
On September 13, 1597, a Guale warrior named Juanillo attacked and killed Father Pedro de Corpa in what is now the state of Georgia. On January 27, 2025, Pope Francis authorized a decree designating Father de Corpa and four companions as martyrs. The four-and-a-quarter-century trip between those two points illustrates the power of virtue over … Read more
At first glance, the United States and Canada seem like two siblings who grew up in the same neighborhood but chose slightly different paths. One drove a flashy car, dreamed big, and became the extrovert at every party. The other, while quieter and more contemplative, cultivated a reputation for politeness and pragmatic wisdom. Despite their … Read more
Planned Parenthood has few more ardent supporters than The New York Times. The paper has favorably chronicled the infamous actions of the nation’s largest provider of procured abortion for decades. Its editorial page consistently supports the organization under the pretext of its promotion of “reproductive rights.” Thus, things must really be getting dire when the … Read more
The concerns of tens of thousands of people have fallen on deaf ears as Grand Valley State University insists on offending Catholics. Located in Allendale, Michigan, the public university displayed an insulting piece called Petales the Cambios (Petals of Change) by Irlanda Beltran. It is a set of three murals with offensive words and images … Read more
Roses and ladies go together. They seem to have a natural affinity for one another. The rose symbolizes a type of perfection in the flower garden of God’s earthly creation, while a true dignified lady denotes a kind of perfection attainable with God’s grace for a woman. However, contrary to these images, our culture today … Read more
Fr. James Martin, S.J., has gained notoriety for promoting homosexual sin within the Catholic Church. He travels across the country, giving talks that attempt to build a bridge between Catholics and behaviors explicitly condemned by the Catechism. However, it is not every day that the “Rainbow Jesuit” speaks at an event attended by over 30,000 … Read more
For society to work normally, there must exist an order, which can be defined as a state where things are arranged and function according to their nature and purpose. “Order is the first need of the soul,” writes Russell Kirk. “Freedom, justice, law and virtue are all very important, but order is the first and … Read more
When the history of the twentieth century is written, future generations will not believe the brutal crimes committed in Communist countries like North Korea under the Kim family dynasty. That is why the book Eyes of the Tailless Animals: Prison Memoirs of a North Korean Woman by Soon Ok Lee is so valuable. What makes … Read more
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