“It is an ill wind that blows no good.” The origin of this phrase is unknown, but it is accurate, even if the ill wind is the Wuhan virus. However, something good in this wind may be something called “pandemic podschooling.” Maybe. Similar ideas are labeled cooperative homeschooling, microschooling, or simply podschooling. Free Book: Return … Read more
Elizabeth Bruenig’s New York Times op-ed “A Saint’s Sins” was a lengthy indictment of the character and actions of Saint Junipero Serra. It is tempting to refer to it as a masterpiece of character assassination, except that it is not masterful. It recycles modernist and old anti-Catholic attacks that ignore the historical record and promote … Read more
As the nation erupts in violence, many are concerned. Most have not seen this kind of unrest in their lifetimes. The triple whammy of virus, riots and recession is testing the nerves of even the most seasoned optimist. However, nothing seems to shake some people who take a moderate position in the face of everything. … Read more
A drama is unfolding in Portland, Oregon, that bodes ill for the nation. Order and the rule of law are at stake. The Portland plot is not an isolated event. It could well be a trial run for similar shows in cities across the nation. The media narrative about what is happening in Portland is … Read more
If there is one takeaway from the gaudy liberal-fest at the virtual Democratic National Convention in mid-August, it would be that the liberals have a God problem. It’s not a problem with His existence. The convention was hardly a collection of the unchurched, atheists and agnostics intent upon eradicating religion from America. The nation is … Read more
They are already calling the current pandemic-induced economic crisis, “The Great Depression of 2020.” The paradigm is, of course, the Great Depression of 1929 that substantially changed the world’s model of development, signaling the onset of State intervention in the economy (the welfare state). Analysts are also calling it “The Great Jump Backwards,” because it … Read more
The defund the police movement clearly defines its goal. Its activists believe police officers are agents of violence inside the community. Their solution is to eliminate police. However, these same defunders are very unclear about what is to replace the police. They carefully avoid the specifics about how their new order will be maintained. The … Read more
In the wake of Covid-19 and the disturbances following the death of George Floyd, the people at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) seem not to know which end is up. This conclusion naturally arises when looking at the material on its website titled “Catholic School Resources for Combatting Racism,” and especially the videotaped panel … Read more
An editorial in The New York Times by Elizabeth Bruenig titled “Racism Makes a Liar of God” presents a sentimental yet stinging indictment of Catholics who reject the present anti-racist activism. She cannot understand why these generally conservative Catholics cannot bring themselves to pronounce the three explosive words: Black Lives Matter. The editorial calls upon … Read more
A revolution rages in America. If an image could characterize this revolution, it would be the recent scene of burning the American flag and Bibles at one of Portland’s nightly riots. The burning is a clear provocation, meant to offend and outrage. Its goal is to attack those things that still have meaning to countless … Read more
