Reviewing the world’s major political events in 2025, we see a picture that is at once confusing and disturbing for those who seek to defend Christian civilization. So much has changed that we can no longer observe the patterns and logic to which we are accustomed. Rather than develop several topics that impacted the world, … Read more
One troubling American demographic is the young white male. He is lagging behind in education, job placement and self-esteem. According to the legend, he can be found playing video games while living out his early adulthood in his parents’ basement. Such a depiction obviously distorts reality. However, there is an element of truth in it. … Read more
During the long decline of the Roman Empire, the Roman legions defended the borders against the barbarians. With their organizational and military skills, the Romans kept them out. However, as Rome decayed, it became harder and harder to keep control. Citizens no longer wanted to fight; they preferred to feast. Roman officials often entered into … Read more
The victory of socialist candidates in recent elections has highlighted the renewed appeal of the Marxist system. Some now see socialism as the wave of the future. Conservatives reply by saying that this system must be rejected because “socialism does not work.” Whenever I hear this “socialism does not work” mantra, I am reminded of … Read more
For some time now, I had heard about a tour of the relics of Saint Therese circulating in the United States. The relics have been received by crowds of pilgrims wherever they have travelled. They are the occasions of many graces. I had always had a devotion to Saint Therese. She has proven to be … Read more
In the present polarized climate, there is a constant battle between two ever-more irreconcilable sides. I think this is a good trend since the two parties do not live the fiction of getting along when the points of division are so great. I applaud any effort that results in moral clarity. It clears the air … Read more
In the small town of Questa, New Mexico, someone put up a simple sign with a strong moral message in front of the local Catholic Church. The large sign reads, “God’s Marriage = 1 man + 1 woman.” In normal times, such a message would hardly be controversial. Nothing is more Christian and natural than … Read more
Suddenly, a demographic winter is upon us. We have seen it coming for decades. However, the effects of this population implosion are now starting to unfold. Nation after nation reports low birth rates and aging populations. No country is exempt from its devastation. The lack of children is starting to have grave economic and political … Read more
Most people imagine that antiquity was much like our own times. They think people back then did and appreciated the same things we do. We do not realize how Christianity opened up a world of beauty, joys and delights that pagan peoples did not enjoy. We take many magnificent cultural achievements for granted. So it … Read more
Pro-homosexual activists working inside the Catholic Church used to ask for pastoral openness as a means to gain sympathy for their cause. They knew that as long as Church doctrine defined homosexual acts as intrinsically disordered and gravely sinful, they were limited to cries for “inclusion” and “welcome.” Now, however, activists are openly calling for … Read more
