What socialism promises and what it delivers are two different things, and New York City’s small-market owners are now finding out firsthand. “I’m scared to be put out of business, because I’m here 25 years,” and I can’t compete, store owner Elvis Arias told CBS New York. Elvis has stood behind the counter at the … Read more
“Long live Christ the King! Long live Our Lady of Guadalupe!” Exactly one hundred years ago, this cry of militant Faith echoed throughout Mexico. It was the beginning of the Cristiada, the military epic of the Cristeros, as these Catholic militants were disparagingly called. Today, it is a title of glory. A Forbidden Topic For … Read more
One of the buzzwords that dominates the Catholic Church these days is “listening.” In the synodal church, bishops and clergy are called to pay special attention to what the faithful are saying on all the burning issues of the day. In this way, they will supposedly be better positioned to discern where “the spirit” wants … Read more
Shopping increasingly revolves around the word “now.” It is no longer the old pastime some people casually enjoy, and others hate. Many people do not deliberate over their purchases. They instantly order online with a time frame for delivery as close as possible to “now.” This trend raises questions about the increasing pace of life. … Read more
Pope Leo XIV has called the presidents of bishops’ conferences to Rome from Oct. 7—14 for a weeklong gathering on Pope Francis’s apostolic exhortation Amoris laetitia. He says: “In light of the changes that continue to impact families, I have decided to convene the presidents of the Episcopal Conferences from around the world in October … Read more
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit is fast fading into the past. After the extravaganza honoring the Chinese Communist Party leader, Americans were left with little to show for the summit that supposedly accomplished a lot. The New York Times account characterized the event as “heavy on ceremony and light on outcomes.” Indeed, the event was … Read more
This article is the fourteenth part of a series about Purgatory, a topic that is rarely discussed today. A knowledge of Purgatory is essential if souls are to avoid the pains of this place of expiation. The previous article can be found here. * * * While not well known today, Saint Catherine de Ricci participated in … Read more
The expression “family silver” used to mean a household’s most prized physical assets. Such collections consisted of valued heirlooms gathered over generations, with strong historical and sentimental value in addition to their intrinsic worth. Thus, families handed down the family silver for centuries, believing these things meant something. They were not taken lightly. They were … Read more
Those who believe that the higher education system is broken have a new piece of evidence, courtesy of The Wall Street Journal’s website—“University of Michigan Drops First-Semester Grades to ‘Curb Mental Health Crisis.’” The University will implement the program in the fall of 2027. Pass or No Credit The idea is that first-semester freshmen won’t … Read more
The age of Artificial Intelligence has changed everything. A generation ago, a difficult problem would result in a consultation with a father, a priest, a teacher, or a friend. The answer brought some suffering, but it required much effort. The effort to find a solution was what matured a person. Problems give reasons to ponder … Read more
