It is natural to have expectations when traveling. I, for one, use my expectations to gauge the success of a trip. That is why when returning from a recent trip to Portugal and Spain, I began reflecting on whether it had lived up to my expectations. However, to answer this question, I … Read more
American pro-lifers have striven to defend the pre-born for the past thirty-four years and the results of their persistence are evident for all: several states have only one abortion clinic, 90% of American counties have none at all and those clinics which remain are closing right and left. After years of struggle, … Read more
“History, Tradition and Education” was the theme of the Eleventh Foundations of Education Symposium held on November 10 at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. The one-day event was organized by the school’s Prof. G. Daniel Harden who put together an exciting program attended by students, teachers, scholars, officials and concerned citizens. In … Read more
We live at a time when extreme moral decadence and a loss of the sense of evil and sin coexist with technological advances unprecedented in history. If not contained within proper moral limits, this very progress can turn into catastrophe. In the coming elections, many initiatives are being put to the vote … Read more
Throughout our history, our flag has always played a key role. Our fondness for this national symbol cannot be dismissed as mere sentimental attachment. Rather, the flag somehow calls upon us to look beyond our individual concerns and grasp the reality of the invisible bonds that link us together as a people. … Read more
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“Bless me, Father, for I have sinned…” These opening words of confession to a priest constitute a sublime act of humility that marks the lives of so many Catholics. However, that act of trust and healing is threatened by a third party, the State, which may soon have the right to listen. … Read more
A cold penetrating rain poured down on the night before the March for Life. No doubt many anti-abortion Americans looked at the bleak weather forecast and wondered what the next day’s march would bring. Some might have even hesitated. It is in dreary times not sunshine when the true caliber and dedication … Read more
On January 12-16, the city of St. Louis received its own when Prince Bertrand of Orleans-Braganza visited the city named after his ancestor. The Prince was in the city to deliver the keynote speech at the Seventh Annual Marian Conference at the Adam’s Mark Hotel near the Gateway Arch. He also addressed … Read more
As part of campaign against Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) is holding promotional talks for its new book. During the November 4-6 weekend, American TFP Vice President John Horvat launched the book in Topeka, Kans. and St. Louis. The … Read more
In Memoriam: Frederick V. Porfilio 1939 — 1990 15 Years Later “Our Lady loves us!” In the moments when the daily routine was the most difficult, one could often hear these words escaping the lips of fellow TFP member, Frederick Vincent Porfilio, better know as “Mr. Fred.” He had a keen notion … Read more