It has been some time since a powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck close to Norcia in Italy. The disaster on October 30 shocked the world as it destroyed the Basilica of St. Benedict that was built over the birthplace of its namesake. It left only the façade standing. While this frightening quake left many people … Read more
We Americans are a people who are justifiably proud of our nation’s many heroes and achievements. Our history is full of great explorers, soldiers, statesmen, clergy, and civic leaders—George Washingtonian characters—who accomplished great deeds. Their legacy is a long, unbroken line of service, sacrifice, and honor that gives substance to our Fourth of July celebrations. … Read more
Nearly 200 supporters, friends and members of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) gathered on October 28-30 in Spring Grove, Penn. to discuss the theme “Preparing for the Centennial and America’s Fatima Future.” As part of the discussion, author John Horvat presented two talks based on considerations from his … Read more
For centuries, part of the public drinking experience has been the banter of the bartender with the customers. Such conversation can have a relaxing and therapeutic effect on the person. In the new cyber-bar, however, the bartender is no longer needed. The customer assumes the function. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz … Read more
I would see him from time to time at Catholic events and meetings in Washington D.C. He was a seven-foot-tall African gentleman who was always very courteous and soft-spoken. He had a stately bearing that was at the same time dignified and disarming. I am told he was very pious and could often be seen … Read more
As the message of the book, Return to Order, spreads far and wide, I have always been humbled and edified by the personal efforts of those who have gone beyond anything I could have expected. Because of these efforts, we recently passed the 250,000 copies in circulation milestone. However, I recently had the opportunity to … Read more
Fear is spreading throughout the country over the sightings of strange and sinister-looking clowns in towns and neighborhoods. No one knows who they are, where they come from, and why they are appearing. All that is known is that they are “creepy.” Some clowns are trying to lure children to them causing people to rightly … Read more
When it comes to the world of finance, Christians often hear that certain words should never be mentioned together in polite company: God and profit; Christian and capital; faith and finance. Indeed, Christians enter into a kind of paranoia when asked to adopt positions that seem to question the abyss between God and mammon. Samuel … Read more
When the videos exposing the dealing in baby body parts came out last year, many of us thought Planned Parenthood’s time had come. Surely, Congress and the states would act upon what appeared to be indisputable evidence of wrongdoing. Surely, the mammoth abortion provider would be defunded, and its reputation irreparably destroyed among decent people. … Read more
If there is one dominating characteristic that backlights American politics – on the right as well as the left – it is a growing sense of desperation. After nearly eight years of President Obama’s disastrous policies, the prospect of another Democratic president is simply unthinkable to most conservatives. For them, especially those activists in the … Read more
