Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira, Author at Return to Order

Considerations on the Conversion of Saint Paul

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira October 2, 2020January 22, 2017

As Saint Paul was struck off his horse, he was shaken by the turn of events when Our Lord asked him the question “Why persecutest thou Me?” In other words, open your eyes! Examine your conscience! Realize the fact that you are doing something which, if you make an upright examination of conscience, you will … Read more

Seeking the True Joy of Christmas

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 12, 2025December 25, 2016

The state of world events is so uncertain that it is impossible to know the conditions in which we will celebrate Christmas or what the New Year will bring. This is a Christmas in which Americans are filled with uncertainty, trials and insecurity. One could rightly ask: “Is it proper to have these concerns during … Read more

Celebrating the Immaculate Conception

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira October 2, 2020December 8, 2016

In 2014, the Church celebrated the 160th anniversary of the proclamation of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception which affirms that Mary was conceived without Original Sin. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To Find Out By Clicking Here. For centuries, the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady was defended by saints, theologians … Read more

The Difference Between True Elites and False “Elites”

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 9, 2025September 10, 2016

In more than one progressive-inspired publication I have run into the adjective, “elitist,” needless to say employed in a strongly pejorative sense. Indeed, it makes sense because from the psychological standpoint, the progressive philosophy is a fusion of all kinds of mediocrity, triviality and even vulgarity. Thus, it is viscerally contrary to any form of … Read more

When Men Calmly Carried Out Their Trades

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira October 5, 2020June 5, 2016

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira. In the placid waters of this canal of the Belgian city of Ghent, the facades of some buildings typical of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance have been reflected for centuries. These buildings create a singular architectural impression of balance because of the harmonious contrast between their imposing, serious and … Read more

Faith Brings Harmony to Family, Society and State

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira October 3, 2020May 9, 2015

By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira* I believe that the patriarchal society, like everything that exists in this valley of tears, becomes stronger over time, in proportion to its existence and production. However, at the same time, it grows older and older. Both institutions and families age. And, gradually, glory itself becomes a burden under which … Read more

The Different Roads of the Authentic and Inauthentic Elites

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira October 12, 2020November 19, 2012

When a person acquires a fortune, whether by his own merit or inheritance, two roads lie before him: He can take the arduous road to secure for himself, or his descendants, an entrance into the traditional elites; or he can take the easy path, becoming a toad.