Many times, the best things man does are done without a plan. This is not always because of stupidity or incapacity. No. It is that his action comes from a more profound order than the mere order of thought. It is an order of the virtuous tendencies. It is an order in which the good … Read more
The student revolts of 1968 failed to overthrow the university administrations they fought against or establish any kind of political movement. However, they did succeed in changing society profoundly. Historian Fernand Braudel writes: “Herbert Marcuse who, without wishing to, became the guru of this revolution was quite justified in saying (23 March 1979) that ‘it … Read more
Many fail to realize that the family is not only an important social unit but also an economic unit of great importance. In traditional society, it was held that marriage creates a new economic entity that enriches all society. Peter Laslett writes: “For marriage, and particularly first marriage, we must repeat, was an act of … Read more
CHANDLER, AZ (January 2014) – Return to Order:From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society —Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need to Go by John Horvat II has earned Honorable Mentions in the General- Nonfiction categories at the 2013 New England Book Festival and the 2013 London Book Festival. … Read more
The below-zero temperatures were inhospitable outside the Columbian Meeting and Conference Center in West Bend, Wis. on January 5, the feast of the Epiphany. However, the event inside was warm and lively. Over 110 people attended the double-book signing program titled “Return to Family: Getting Your Family Fired Up About Honor, Role Models and … Read more
Many people ask for suggestions as to what they might do after reading the book, Return to Order. I received a very nice letter from Charol with some excellent suggestions based on material given in the book. Her list is so good that I do not hesitate to reproduce it here. Free Book: … Read more
The nineteenth century ushered in the philosophy of utilitarianism that was supposed to free man from ignorance and irrational behavior. It seems any means might be used to achieve this end – including falsity. Stephen M. Klugewicz and Lenore T. Ealy write: “Veracity was not either Mill’s main goal in retelling history. Indeed, John Stuart … Read more
The book, Return to Order, deals with a reckless and restless spirit inside modern economy referred to as frenetic intemperance. It deals with the desire to throw off all restraints and gratify all passions. Those affected by frenetic intemperance often desire the latest and greatest, the biggest and the best, as a projection of their … Read more
In reply to my story about artificial Christmas trees that can be delivered to your home in boxes, I received a reply from a dear friend in faraway Austria. His story reflects something of what we have lost in today’s commercialism of Christmas. He tells how he celebrated Christmas Eve with his wife and 15 … Read more
It is difficult to get a handle on what exactly is happening in our troubled economy. Everyone feels the malaise but few know how to explain it. Some say the economy is getting slightly better; others say it is getting much worse. There is debt, unemployment and stagnation which some say is caused by too … Read more
