Toward Virtuous Leadership: Fixing the Military’s Moral Compass

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By Lieutenant Colonel David G. Bolgiano, USAF, Retired* Alexandre Havard writes in Virtuous Leadership on the importance and relevance of the cardinal virtues – prudence, fortitude (or courage), temperance (or self-control) and justice – to both leaders and organizations. Any person or group that lacks in one or more of these core character traits is … Read more

Are The Bathroom Wars ‘Idiotic Stuff?’

Return to Order Are The Bathroom Wars 'Idiotic Stuff?'

I received an email from an irate reader who claimed that the bathroom wars were all about “idiotic stuff.”  Abortion, marriage, and other such issues are all the “frivolous nonsense” by which political parties rile up their bases and control the narrative. The reader claimed that the real issues are economic and foreign policy.  He … Read more

Summit in Chicago: Chivalry and Manliness

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Return to Order author John Horvat delivered a paper on manliness and chivalry at the Inaugural Men’s Summit of the Masculine Genius Institute. The meeting was held on May 18-20 at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat Center on the grounds of the seminary in Mundelein, Ill. It was co-sponsored by the vibrant Philadelphia-based men’s group, The … Read more

Three Very Important American Traditions

Return to Order Three Very Important American Traditions

M. Stanton Evans lists three important aspects of tradition that shape American life and that need reaffirming today. First, there is the idea of limits on the power of rulers and magistrates. This becomes especially necessary with the rise of absolutism and, later, totalitarian regimes. Is Technology Ruining Your Life? Take A Quick Quiz To … Read more

Three Signs That You Need to Disconnect From Electronic Devices

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Electronic devices have become such an important part of everybody’s lives. Every day, people everywhere perform the mechanical ritual of checking emails, text messages, Twitter accounts and other social media platforms. The constant desire to connect quickly becomes an obsession to the point that some people do not know when to stop and disconnect from … Read more

Return to Order: “One of Those Must Read Books”

Return to Order Return to Order: “One of Those Must Read Books”

Return to Order is one of those must-read books. It is written in a language that is easy to understand but deep in sound reflection and knowledge. Author John Horvat analyzes the current situation in America and offers sound solutions. While his analysis is about the present economic situation, said analysis transcends the economic boundaries … Read more

Watch the Video: America’s Fatima Future

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On the occasion of the American TFP/America Needs Fatima regional conference in Topeka, Kansas on April 23, author John Horvat II presented a talk titled “America’s Fatima Future: What It Will Take to Make It Happen.” [like url=https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToOrder.org] This presentation looks at the future of Fatima for America and what we can do to return … Read more

Petition Aims to Keep Cross in Public Park

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPRING GROVE, Penn. (May 18, 2016) – God-loving Americans are signing on to a petition to keep the Cross in Memorial Cross Park, Santa Clara, California. Donated by the local Lions Club in 1953, the Cross stands in honor of the Catholic Missions in California, of which Santa Clara is the eighth, … Read more

Election 2016: Have Americans Abandoned Their Principles?

Return to Order Election 2016: Have Americans Abandoned Their Principles?

America is in crisis, and most people don’t know what to do about it. They are frustrated by a lack of direction and purpose. They are wary of established systems and political maneuvers. They don’t care how the problem is resolved but only that it be resolved. Across the nation, many are asking: What’s the … Read more