Defining Frenetic Intemperance

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We can define frenetic intemperance as a restless, explosive, and relentless drive inside man that manifests itself in modern economy by 1) seeking to throw off legitimate restraints; and 2) gratifying disordered passions. It tends to form an economic undercurrent whose action can be likened to that of a faulty accelerator or regulator that takes … Read more

What It Means for America to Be Great

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One thing I ardently desire is that America continue to be great. This natural and wholesome sentiment is born of a patriotism of which I am not ashamed. I am proud to be an American and so I desire the best for my country. Contrary to the prevailing conventional wisdom, I do not believe America … Read more

The Emperor Is Wearing Pajamas: The Decline of Dress

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The modern attitude toward dress is that it has little effect on the way people function. In fact, people are advised that the more comfortable they are, the more efficient and happy they will be. People generally respond to such advice by collectively retreating into a shabby array of blue jeans or shorts, T-shirts or … Read more

The Return of the Absent Clockmaker

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At a certain point in modern times, it was decided that God, the Creator of heaven and earth, should stay out of the business of running the world he created. Supposedly, men could do it much better without him. All this was done, mind you, with a certain amount of tact and propriety so as … Read more

Mont Saint Michel: An Angelic Island on Earth

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The incredible island of Mont Saint Michel is a sublime example of angelic influence in Christian Civilization. The small patch of land lies in a bay off the coast of Normandy, France, and has held a Catholic presence since the eighth century when Saint Michael the Archangel appeared and requested that a church be erected … Read more

Why Do the Liberals Rage?

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So many of the moral issues that polarize the nation are now having legal consequences. Liberal activists insist upon forcing acceptance down the throats of countless Americans who disagree. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here. The violence of this forced acceptance is something unseen in American … Read more

Do You See a Weather Pattern?

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Modern global warming advocates might take a chapter from history. Global warming has happened before. And apparently it was neither man-made…nor harmful. Historian Rodney Stark writes that “beginning sometime in the eighth century, the earth began to heat up, producing what now is known as the Medieval Warm Period, which lasted from about 800 to … Read more

Return to Order at Harrisburg Catholic Men’s Conference

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Written by James Donlon* On March 12, author John Horvat presented and signed his book, Return to Order,  at a table at the Harrisburg Catholic Men’s Conference at Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here. The event was attended by nearly 1000 … Read more