Many times, the best things man does are done without a plan. This is not always because of stupidity or incapacity. No. It is that his action comes from a more profound order than the mere order of thought. It is an order of the virtuous tendencies. It is an order in which the good … Read more
The Terry Lowry interview of John Horvat on Houston’s KKHT 100.7FM aired on December 9, 2013 about his book Return to Order and how it relates to the practice of medicine. If we had problems in the delivery of healthcare before, the current standardization under “Obamacare” further mechanizes medicine. What are the human institutions that … Read more
To call someone a dreamer is the equivalent of saying “get your head out of the clouds.” Those guilty of such treatment deny an essential aspect of human nature: all men have a tendency to dream. This propensity encompasses every aspect of our daily lives and is ultimately a desire for a world that is … Read more
How many times have you seen products being promoted as “local” and yet it seems just as industrial as any other product? The label “local” has become just another marketing tool to sell you more. Some people define local rather arbitrarily as products within a fifty or sixty-mile radius from where they live. What really … Read more
On the last weekend of October, more than 200 supporters, members and friends of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) gathered for their annual national conference at the TFP headquarter in Spring Grove, Penn. The theme of conference was “Return to Order: Returning America to Honor.” John Horvat’s new … Read more
There are those who normally play a leadership role in society by representing the community. Such representative characters are those leaders who perceive the ideals, principles, and qualities that are desired and admired by a community or nation, and translate them into concrete programs of life and culture. Their importance cannot be underestimated since they … Read more
Jerome Gilmartin interviews John Horvat on JMJ Catholic Radio 750AM in Scranton, Penn. about his book Return to Order. Divided into four parts for a total of two hours it was broadcast over the following weeks. Please Click the Links below for each segment. The audio file will open using Windows Media Player on your … Read more
Imagine a never-ending cruise. The bands are playing, the theaters are full, and the restaurants are crowded. Along with every modern comfort there’s fun, laughter, games and gadgets. The party always has one more joke, or one more dance to keep it going. Passengers think of the cruise as an entitlement, not a vacation. What … Read more
Many people revel in the fact that they enjoy unlimited choices, especially in expanding possibilities using the Internet. These choices seem to make all the world accessible. However, the human mind is not made to deal with such a vast array of choices. It often causes overload and frustration. “Unlimited choice,” notes sociologists Barry Schwatz, … Read more
There are many who seek to explain the mystery of the Boston Marathon bombers — or all our killers that are fast becoming a part of our national landscape. No doubt each of these unnatural figures has personal blame for what they did and for which they must be held accountable. We can explore the … Read more
