On September 21, Return to Order author John Horvat gave a presentation to the Indianapolis Chapter of Legatus. The title of the presentation was “How Catholics Can Do Business and Practice Their Faith.” The Catholic association of entrepreneurs hosts monthly events highlighting issues of concern to its members. The talk to the vibrant chapter was … Read more
October 2, 2023—On the eve of the Synod on Synodality in Rome, five Cardinals have released a notification to Christ’s Faithful of a new set of dubia to express their concerns about matters of doctrine and discipline that are causing confusion and perplexity. The dubia or doubts to be resolved respectfully ask the Holy Father … Read more
Pope Francis has convoked a Synod on Synodality, which will convene in Rome this coming October. Many concerned Catholics have been left wondering what synodality is and where it will lead the Church. The following article from the recently published book The Synodal Process Is a Pandora’s Box strives to answer this key question. On … Read more
Sen. John Fetterman ignited a firestorm over what is proper to wear in the United States Senate when he appeared in a hoodie and basketball shorts. Even the most casual American observers were struck by the inappropriateness of it all. Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer supported his colleague by instructing the chamber’s sergeant-at-arms to stop … Read more
One of the most effective idioms in the English language is the simple phrase “the blind leading the blind.” Surely, no act could be more foolish. The phrase has its basis in scripture. In Matthew 15:14, Our Lord tells us, “Let them alone: they are blind, and leaders of the blind. And if the blind … Read more
Most educated Americans would be happy to hear that their local schools offer students a chance to learn Mandarin Chinese. Given China’s growing importance, many opportunities in business, academia and diplomacy are open to those with such skills. Expensive Classes However, offering foreign languages (or “world languages,” to use the preferred academic term) is difficult … Read more
A Review by Michael Whitcraft of The Apple of His Eye: Converts From Islam in the Reign of Louis IX, by William Chester Gordon. When dying on the Cross, one of the suffering Christ’s last words was: “I thirst.” Exegetes throughout history have taught that, in addition to the tremendous physical thirst He must have … Read more
Pope Francis has convoked a “Synod on Synodality,” which will convene in Rome this coming October. Many faithful Catholics have expressed concern as the Synod’s promoters have proposed severe and potentially destructive changes to the Church’s structure. Synod leaders have repeatedly expressed their desire to discuss “church reform.” The following article, taken from the recently … Read more
When the Soviet Union dissolved the day after Christmas 1991, it inaugurated a season of celebration in Miami’s many Cuban neighborhoods. Long-time exiles pulled yellowing deeds and other legal documents out of bank safety deposit boxes, preparing to return to Cuba and reclaim land, homes and businesses confiscated by Castro’s socialist experiment. There was no … Read more
One thing that characterizes the coming Synod of Synodality is its emphasis on listening to other voices. All voices. Catholics are told that “the spirit” speaks through all who are marginalized and excluded. Thus, listening to the widest variety of voices is necessary. In becoming a listening church, the “people of God” can “walk together” … Read more
