“The Carrot Cake Lady” — Still Making it the Way Grandma Did

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Like so many things in our fast paced society the art of cake baking in America, dating back to the 1930’s, has been simplified. Yet there still exists an appreciation for the “made from scratch” version produced with mom’s tender loving hands. More often than not, however, our mother’s recipes are adaptations of their mothers. … Read more

When We Act Like Machines

Return to Order When We Act Like Machines

“When we function like our machines and computers we adopt habits outside our rhythms of our nature.” –Return to Order, John Horvat II Daily Life in a Frenzied World From the time we wake up and grab coffee from our automated coffee machine to the time we plug in our phone for a good nights … Read more

The Influence of Technology on Man

Return to Order The Influence of Technology on Man

Technology is a part of everybody’s lives today. Since the time of his birth, man is treated as a number in the system. In the future, he mechanically goes through the day checking emails, driving to work, looking at the time on one’s phone and so on. In due time all these things will have … Read more

Why Harriet Tubman Should Not Be on the Twenty Dollar Bill

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It was only a matter of time before the politically correct establishment took aim at the nation’s currency. It is not enough that the value of the dollar should slowly decline toward monopoly money, it must also eventually look like it as well. The staid dollar notes were just too correct to survive. They have … Read more

Has Religion Caved In to the Cultural Revolution?

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Among the writing of Church Fathers, Saint Augustine writes with great eloquence of the benefits the Church bestows upon society. Contrary to those in our days who see Christians as threats and intruders in the public square, Saint Augustine claims that those who live up to the standards of Christ’s teachings are society’s greatest benefactors … Read more

Where Did the Idea of Organic Society Come From?

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While some concepts of an organic order can be found in Plato or Aristotle, a more developed theory only came later. It is said that the book, The Policraticus, by John of Salisbury (1115?-1180) first introduced an organic theory of the secular political order into European thought. The author was the secretary of Saint Thomas … Read more

Tradition: Why It Matters

Return to Order Tradition: Why It Matters

Some people associate tradition with old habits that are carried down over the years. Tradition is fine for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but it has no real role in the modern world, which is constantly changing. Expanding tradition beyond sentimental occasions is considered restrictive to progress. Free Book: Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an … Read more

The Marvelous World of Our Lady’s Flowers

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While modern men look for happiness in instant gratification, there was once a time in Christendom when men believed happiness came from a true understanding of the order of the universe. They saw the universe as a great lesson book which, through symbols, one could come to know, love and serve God. One beautiful and … Read more

Blasphemy and sacrilege are not free speech!

Protest Black Mass Oklahoma City

Satanists are allowed to hold a public “black Mass” and blaspheme the Blessed Virgin Mary on city property at the Civic Center in Oklahoma City on Monday, August 15, 2016. We cannot remain silent! This is a most grave sin. This is a direct insult and act of defiance against God and to America’s Christian … Read more

Broken Trust: The Cause of Angry Politics

Return to Order Who Is Framing the Narrative in the Political Debate?

Everyone agrees that there is something different about today’s angry politics. The ordinary issues that have shaped the political debate for years have largely remained the same. The economy is still in bad shape, terrorism remains a top concern and the deficit is still growing as fast as ever. The mood of the nation, however, … Read more