The Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese, former editor of America Magazine, reveals his hatred for the traditional rite of the Mass in an article he wrote for the Religion News Service on August 25. The title says it all: “Why I Hate the Old Latin Mass: A Confession.” In a satirical style, which … Read more
This article is the twelfth part of a series about Purgatory, a topic that is rarely discussed today. A knowledge of Purgatory is essential if souls are to avoid the pains of this place of expiation. The previous article can be found here. * * * There is a common … Read more
Even the most hardened liberals have to admit something is wrong with the liberal order that has long dominated modernity. The social and cultural structures upon which this order is built have broken down—notably the family, community, and church. As the reigning political philosophy, liberalism must take at least some blame for … Read more
The trial of Lindsay Clancy is over, and the case speaks volumes about what is wrong in America today. We have not only lost our moral bearings but also are debating the very need for a compass to guide our actions. What happened in this case was very clear. Mrs. Clancy suffered … Read more
As “democratic” socialism gains in popularity, two embarrassing trends stand out. First, this new brand of socialism is very popular among high-income, well-educated people who should disapprove of it. Second, it is much less popular among workers and the less-educated sectors of the population that socialism claims to represent. Thus, it is … Read more
In a world that moves at a breakneck pace, where trends flicker in and out like faulty lightbulbs, we might ask: Does “old-fashioned” elegance still matter? Or has it become as outdated as a handwritten letter in an age of text messages? Elegance is a timeless quality—a compass that should guide our … Read more
This article is the eleventh part of a series about Purgatory, a topic that is rarely discussed today. A knowledge of Purgatory is essential if souls are to avoid the pains of this place of expiation. The previous article can be found here. * * * In his book, Purgatory, … Read more
The French Parliament recently (and overwhelmingly) passed a law banning children under the age of fifteen from setting up social media accounts. The new law accompanies one that bans middle and high school students from bringing smartphones into schools. A Popular Idea The idea of restricting social media for teenagers enjoys international … Read more
The left in Latin America has long relied upon armed struggle and guerrilla wars to gain political power. This classical method of Revolution targeted the rich, the establishment and religion. It left behind a trail of bloodshed and violence. However, the left has another side that it uses to carry out its … Read more
Among the criticism and remarks by ecclesiastics about the current Synodal Process underway in the Church, the Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, by Bishop Rob Mutsaerts, Auxiliary of the Diocese of ‘s-Hertogenbosch, in the Netherlands, stands out for its simplicity and clarity. “The Salvation Of Souls Is The Supreme Law” The … Read more