“Return to Order is a refreshing breath of air in a time of economic and political distress. It reminds us of those basic and foundational institutions and practices that helped shape the generations of our fathers and mothers. And, it reminds us that we can be successful and solve the issues America is currently facing without … Read more
An interesting article on the website FierceCIO.com gives an accurate idea of what is meant by the term frenetic intemperance. The term, which appears in the book Return to Order, denotes a reckless and relentless drive inside today’s business culture to throw off all restraints and gratify all desires. This article reports on the … Read more
No one disputes the fact that the nation is polarized and coming apart. This is so evident especially in light of the 2016 election cycle. Likewise, no reasonable person can deny that we need to return to the order of social bonds that mitigate the effects of extreme individualism, especially the erosion of our national … Read more
As I walked down the aisle of the plane, I saw in the seat next to mine an amiable young fellow—a real live millennial. I was intrigued by the opportunity to talk. Don’t get me wrong, plenty of millennial-age young people cross my path. Most of them don’t make a big deal about their “millennialness.” … Read more
I received an email from an irate reader who claimed that the bathroom wars were all about “idiotic stuff.” Abortion, marriage, and other such issues are all the “frivolous nonsense” by which political parties rile up their bases and control the narrative. The reader claimed that the real issues are economic and foreign policy. He … Read more
Return to Order author John Horvat delivered a paper on manliness and chivalry at the Inaugural Men’s Summit of the Masculine Genius Institute. The meeting was held on May 18-20 at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat Center on the grounds of the seminary in Mundelein, Ill. It was co-sponsored by the vibrant Philadelphia-based men’s group, The … Read more
M. Stanton Evans lists three important aspects of tradition that shape American life and that need reaffirming today. First, there is the idea of limits on the power of rulers and magistrates. This becomes especially necessary with the rise of absolutism and, later, totalitarian regimes. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To … Read more
Electronic devices have become such an important part of everybody’s lives. Every day, people everywhere perform the mechanical ritual of checking emails, text messages, Twitter accounts and other social media platforms. The constant desire to connect quickly becomes an obsession to the point that some people do not know when to stop and disconnect from … Read more
Return to Order is one of those must-read books. It is written in a language that is easy to understand but deep in sound reflection and knowledge. Author John Horvat analyzes the current situation in America and offers sound solutions. While his analysis is about the present economic situation, said analysis transcends the economic boundaries … Read more
On the occasion of the American TFP/America Needs Fatima regional conference in Topeka, Kansas on April 23, author John Horvat II presented a talk titled “America’s Fatima Future: What It Will Take to Make It Happen.” [like url=https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToOrder.org] This presentation looks at the future of Fatima for America and what we can do to return … Read more
