As Saint Paul was struck off his horse, he was shaken by the turn of events when Our Lord asked him the question “Why persecutest thou Me?” In other words, open your eyes! Examine your conscience! Realize the fact that you are doing something which, if you make an upright examination of … Read more
Nobody disputes the fact that we face a crisis of leadership. Everyone is looking for the answers we need to unite the country and present real solutions. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) has entered into this debate with the launching of a new website called … Read more
From July 4-11 the Irish Society for Christian Civilization held their 4th annual Call to Chivalry Camp. As in previous years, the program was held in the peaceful atmosphere of Mount St. Joseph’s Cistercian Abbey in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. This year’s attendance with fathers, sons and counselors included nearly thirty participants. During … Read more
Old magazines are often very charming. This is true even when what comes down to us are only loose undated pages that give us glimpses of the remote past. A Paris journal of the last century, L ‘Illustration, carried an article, “Customs of the Café Valois,” written by A. de Belloy, whose … Read more
On March 7, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) and America Needs Fatima held their annual Kansas Regional Conference at the Ramada Inn in Topeka. A group of ninety attended this information-packed event. The day began with a presentation by TFP member Byron Whitcraft, who spoke … Read more
The Assumption was a beautiful favor God granted to His mother. It began when Our Lady, very suavely died. Her passing is customarily called Our Lady’s dormition because the grace with which she passed from this life and the short elapse before her resurrection, made her death seem more like a dream.After … Read more
The following text is taken from an informal lecture Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira gave on December 10, 1970. It has been translated and adapted for publication without his revision. – Ed. There is an interesting passage in Saint Thérèse’s famous Story of a Soul, in which she speaks of the cultural … Read more
The following text is taken from an informal lecture Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira gave on July 20, 1968. It has been translated and adapted for publication without his revision. – Ed. July 21 is the feast of the Prophet Daniel. The last words that the angel said to him were: “But … Read more
At Lourdes, Divine Providence takes two different attitudes towards human suffering. The first is more sensational and thus catches our attention more. It is when Our Lady, as a compassionate mother, heals the sick and lame and thus proves the veracity of the Faith. This, in turn, shows her mercy for wayward … Read more
On March 30, the American TFP held a regional one-day conferences in St. Louis. Nearly fifty people attended the program held at the St. Agnes’ Home of the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus in the suburb of Kirkwood. The afternoon consisted of three talks and a buffet brunch. TFP … Read more