This is the true story of a Marine wounded in Korea in 1950. Writing to his mother, he told her of a fascinating encounter he experienced in the war. Father Walter Muldy, a U.S. Navy chaplain who spoke to the young Marine and his mother as well as to the outfit commander, always affirmed the … Read more
When we think of America, we are tempted to suppose that our country was a break with the traditions of the past, and that manners and ceremony were cast aside. Yet, courtesy was nothing strange to George Washington, the “Father of His Country.” At age 16, George Washington copied out these 110 rules for morals … Read more
A good mother’s influence over an adolescent child surpasses that of any mentor. She conveys virtues that indelibly mark her children, who are mostly modeled by how she raises them. The enlightening passages about mothers below are from the book The Family Spirit, by Msgr. Henri Delassus. They highlight a mother’s role in forming her … Read more
Everyone is familiar with the gospel narrative of Christ entering triumphantly into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Less familiar, perhaps, is why the palm was used and why it was later adopted in Christian usage. The article below explains. Palm in Christian Symbolism In pre-Christian times the palm was regarded as a symbol of victory (Aulus … Read more
This article shows the true richness of the Church in commemorating our Lord’s triumphant Entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, reflected in the various customs and traditions of each country. Imitating the crowd that strew the streets with palms and olive branches, different peoples use what means they have on hand, making many colorful variations … Read more
On March 8, while feminists observed the Communist-inspired International Women’s Day, Catholic ladies carried out the alternative: Lady Day. The 2019 theme was “Celebrating Purity and Courageous Motherhood.” Return to Order is happy to share a few photos here from the lady participants. Their celebrations were a positive, joyful, and hopeful, a tribute to God’s … Read more
Tradition, Family, Property—Louisiana held its 2019 Regional Conference at its headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana on February 22. Over 80 friends and supporters came from throughout the state and neighboring Texas. The central theme of the event was one of hope and confidence for all those engaged in the cultural war. TFP author John Horvat II … Read more
On February 21, John Horvat II was the guest speaker for the Economics Club at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The meeting took place at the School of Business. The Little Girl Satanist Next Door The topic of the talk was “Return to Order: A Distinctly Catholic View of Contemporary Economics.” He discussed … Read more
See below the marvelous stories and reflections for Christmas. Silent Night: The Origin of the Song The Little Drummer Boy Free Book: Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society—Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need to Go In Search of Christmas Seeking the True Joy … Read more
Who likes to wait? In this fast-paced era that we live, waiting seems like the “ninny” thing to do. Action is the “strong” thing to do. Move, lunge, act, grab, get things done–that’s “push”. Ok. To wait a little is doable, even commendable; say…five minutes, even ten. But after that, come on! Let’s do something … Read more
