True Motherhood Will Clash With Feminist Theme on March 8th

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International Women’s Day (March 8) is upon us once again. Feminists will use the occasion to push their radical agenda. This year’s feminist slogan is Push for Progress which advocates “gender parity,” another way to destroy the natural distinction and complementarity of the two sexes. In contrast, Lady Day is also celebrated on March 8th. … Read more

How a Good Lent Can Help Fix a Bad Economy

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To those who see no link between Lent and our failing economy, it might be the case to look again. Economics is about people. It cannot be reduced to numbers, formulae and analyses. “The subject matter of economics,” observes economic historian Odd Langholm, “is properly the habits, customs, and ways of thinking of producers, consumers, … Read more

A Sobering Surprise on Fifth Avenue

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People began to enter the downtown New York City building at 7:30 in the morning, but by 11:30 a massive snake-like-line of people was so large, some got a bit frustrated and wondered if it was worth the wait, yet none left their spot. I overheard one very worldly and irritated looking businesswoman comment to … Read more

Lent Historically and Practically

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Lent is a 40-day preparation for Easter, a period reminiscent of the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the desert, and of the 40 days Our Lord Jesus Christ prayed and fasted in the wilderness. On both accounts, and in view of the Lord’s redemptive passion and death, Lent is a period marked by a … Read more

A Lenten Meditation on an Unconventional Ash Wednesday

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As I went to the local supermarket this Ash Wednesday, I was surprised by a table outside on the sidewalk with two men in clerical collars. The sign said it all: “Ashes to Go.” They were administering ashes to shoppers. I had already received my ashes from the priest at church, but I politely asked … Read more

How Ashes Improve You Spiritually

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Catholics proclaim their Faith in the public square as they go about marked with a black cross on their forehead. This is how we begin Lent, starting with the beautiful traditions of Ash Wednesday . As praiseworthy as it is for Catholics to uphold the feast of Ash Wednesday by making a point of receiving … Read more

Understanding the Cross in a “Way of the Cross” Society

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The following excerpt is taken from a speech titled “A Way of the Cross Society,” delivered at the American TFP’s 2014 National Conference on October 25th, in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. And so we need a “Way of the Cross” society. But not just any way and not just any cross.   Free Book: Return to … Read more

The Decline of Social Involvement in America

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The decline of social involvement has been noted as a universal phenomenon in America. Especially since the sixties, Americans are less involved in civic associations that serve to bind people together with ties of trust and confidence. Such a decline is pulling American society and economy apart.   [like url=https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToOrder.org]   Sociologist Robert Putnam notes … Read more

Nancy Pelosi’s Rosary

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Rarely does a conservative Catholic find occasion to agree with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. On most moral and political issues, she can be found supporting all things liberal. But Congress is a strange place these days. One never knows what to expect. In these times when everything is politicized, the theatrical and sensational easily … Read more

The Real Foundation of American Law: Natural Law

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There can be no doubt about the intention of the Founders regarding the basis of American law. America was founded upon a notion of all law subject to a higher law, that is, natural law. Free Book: Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society Where Weve Been, How We Got … Read more