The American TFP

Finding Happiness in the Lost Virtue of Duty

by James Bascom April 1, 2017March 31, 2017

In the twenty-first century, the virtue of duty is paradoxically both greatly admired and shamefully despised. On the one hand, certain forms of duty, such as military service, are still widely appreciated. A common sight in airports, malls, and other public places is that of perfect strangers approaching soldiers in uniform and … Read more

First ‘Gift of Life Walk’ Conquers New York City

by Bentley Hatchett II April 14, 2017March 31, 2017

The sound of bagpipes and drums echoed as a large crowd marched down Broadway in New York City. What was the occasion? The first “Gift of Life Walk” in the Big Apple. The event took place on March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation, and was organized by the director of Personhood … Read more

Lessons From History: A Look at the English Reformation

by John Horvat II December 15, 2020March 29, 2017

A true student of history learns from the lessons of the past, to understand the present and chart a course for the future. To grasp the present crisis inside the Church, a look at past episodes in history is essential. There are many lessons to be found in the timely appearance of … Read more

The Stuff Nobody Wants

by John Horvat II December 15, 2020March 27, 2017

As those from the Depression and World War II eras die, their children are left to resolve a tragic problem that past generations did not face. The problem involves stuff nobody wants. The possessions of parents are no longer prized by many children. The family silver means little to them. Even sentimental reasons … Read more

What Makes People Pay for a Walking Companion?

by John Horvat II December 15, 2020March 24, 2017

Sociologist Robert Nisbet once said that the quest for community cannot be suppressed. It is one of the most powerful needs of human nature. Through community, a clear sense of purpose and belonging is established. People feel they belong to institutions that help put them in order. Many think social media can … Read more

Over 3,000 Rallies for Marriage Make It Clear: It’s One Man and One Woman

by John Horvat II January 24, 2024March 22, 2017

As I prepared for a rally for traditional marriage, I wondered how people would react to a public display on this issue that many have declared settled. Perhaps the public would be hostile and see us as divisive. Perhaps others would become furious and seek to curtail our right to free speech. … Read more

A Louisiana ‘Return to Order’ Conference

by TFP.org December 15, 2020March 21, 2017

On March 11, 2017, the organization Tradition, Family, Property—Louisiana held its 2017 Regional Conference at its headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana. Close to eighty friends and supporters came from throughout the state and neighboring Texas. The theme for the event was “Return to Order: Preparing for the Centennial and America’s Fatima Future.” Return … Read more

A New and Confusing Explanation of ‘Amoris Laetitia’

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo March 29, 2017March 20, 2017

The questions about the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitiae presented to Pope Francis by four cardinals in the form of Dubia (Doubts) remain without an official answer.

From Fake News to Rude Awakening

by John Horvat II December 15, 2020March 15, 2017

It has become trendy to call everything fake. This is helped by the fact that so many things are fake. The world is awash in “fake news.” So much of what is reported is dominated by hype, hyperbole and hysteria. Thus, what passes for news is often just theater. Every nomination becomes … Read more

A Lenten Meditation on an Unconventional Ash Wednesday

by John Horvat II December 15, 2020March 15, 2017

As I went to the local supermarket this Ash Wednesday, I was surprised by a table outside on the sidewalk with two men in clerical collars. The sign said it all: “Ashes to Go.” They were administering ashes to shoppers. I had already received my ashes from the priest at church, but … Read more