Understanding the Cross in a “Way of the Cross” Society

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The following excerpt is taken from a speech titled “A Way of the Cross Society,” delivered at the American TFP’s 2014 National Conference on October 25th, in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. And so we need a “Way of the Cross” society. But not just any way and not just any cross.   Free Book: Return to … Read more

Outspoken Professor Ousted for Pro-life Views Speaks at TFP Event

Return to Order Outspoken Professor Ousted for Pro-life Views Speaks at TFP Event

Outspoken Belgian Prof. Stephane Mercier addressed a full house of friends and supporters at the Tradition, Family Property Washington Bureau on January 20 in McLean, Virginia. His talk, “The Bitter Fruits of the Sexual Revolution,” was attended by many who had been to the March for Life the day before. The American TFP Washington Bureau … Read more

Return to Order Talk: Defending the America We Know and Love

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Author John Horvat II was the special guest at the Berks County Patriots meeting at Leesport Farmer’s Market in Leesport, Penn. on January 18. He spoke on the topic, “The Dangers of the Cultural Revolution that Is Destroying the America We Know and Love” based on considerations from the book, Return to Order: From a … Read more

The Family Always Existed

Return to Order The Family Always Existed

There are those who believe that the family is a relatively modern invention and thus we are free to change or redefine it at will. They are wrong. The truth of the matter is that the family naturally and spontaneously arises whenever human beings unite together in society. If someone were to try to invent … Read more

The Bottom Line on Marriage

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There are those who attack traditional marriage and say this sacred institution should no longer be defined in terms of the procreation of the human race and the mutual love and support of a man and a woman. Such advocates of “redefining” marriage fail to understand that we do so at great risk. There are … Read more

Chastity: a Sublime Model for Us

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If we are to return to order, the family is the key. However, we must find a model for the family to imitate. That model must be based on chastity. The Holy Family is the sublime model for all families, yet it was unlike any other family that ever was or will be in history. … Read more

The Questionable Value of Modern Advertising

Return to Order The Questionable Value of Modern Advertising

Return to Order criticizes modern advertising for creating dissatisfaction and constantly inciting consumers with promises of bigger and better products. The book recommends the more natural word-of-mouth advertising that utilizes personal experience with products and the calm influence of representative figures, which together choose products that help form a culture. Such a perception of natural … Read more

Nine Ways to Embrace the Sublime

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Written by Dennis Best The concept of sublimity in the modern world has been so removed that most people struggle with even understanding it. Webster defines “sublime” as transcendent excellence, tending to inspire awe usually because of elevated quality (as of beauty, nobility, or grandeur), and often of outstanding spiritual, intellectual, or moral worth. Concrete … Read more

Praise for Return to Order — Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. Mixon USA (Ret.)

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“This is a timely and important book as our nation faces one of the most critical challenges in its history. Overcoming the economic disaster America is facing cannot be solved simply through economic policy. Americans and their leaders must put in place policy that will restore values, work ethics, and, as the author points out … Read more