This New Thanksgiving Grace in America is Spectacular

This New Thanksgiving Grace in America is Spectacular 1

For many, Thanksgiving is one of the favorite holidays of the year. In a culture which has lost much of its sense of family, it is a time for families to get together. It remains largely unsullied by the commercialization that has infected Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Halloween and even Mothers’ Day. Everything … Read more

Book Shows Pope Francis Favors a Classless Society

Book Shows Pope Francis Favors a Classless Society 2

In his book, Pope Francis’s “Paradigm Shift”: Continuity or Rupture in the Mission of the Church? An Assessment of the Pontificate’s First Five Years, José Antonio Ureta spells out many reasons for faithful Catholics to be concerned about the direction in which Pope Francis is taking the Church. In this passage from … Read more

Dodging Bullets While Saving Souls

Dodging Bullets While Saving Souls 2

Heroic Catholic Chaplains: Stories of the Brave and Holy Men Who Dodged Bullets While Saving Souls by Thomas J. Craughwell – TAN Books (195 pages) “There are no atheists in a foxhole.” This catchphrase has been attributed to many authors, which is often the case for pithy phrases that tell great truths. … Read more

Woodrow Wilson or the Virgin Mary: Who Was Right About Peace?

Woodrow Wilson or the Virgin Mary: Who Was Right About Peace? 1

Arrogant men throughout history have claimed that they can establish peace on earth. Modern examples abound. The United Nations Charter talks of faith, but not of God. At their “summit meetings” world leaders constantly talk about peace yet it evades them.  All too often lofty aspirations vanish as words are forgotten. November 11, … Read more

The Battle of Empty Minds: Can’t Anyone See Beyond the Hatred?

The Battle of Empty Minds: Can’t Anyone See Beyond the Hatred? 1

The rash of violence leading up to the elections has given way to the spinning of narratives to explain the sad state of the nation. While ignoring all violence from their side, the left has become especially adept at turning every violent incident involving anyone even remotely conservative into an ideological statement … Read more

Caravans’ Advances Have Evoked Two Vastly Differing Visions for America

Caravans’ Advances Have Evoked Two Vastly Differing Visions for America 2

As three human caravans snake their way through Mexico, two different visions of America emerge. The first vision can be represented by several metaphors that reflect a materialistic, mechanical mindset.  Thus, some see America as a giant shareholding company in which immigrants, legal or otherwise, are seen from a purely economic perspective of … Read more

Men of Notre Dame Request Porn Filter: Three Reasons for Concern

Men of Notre Dame Request Porn Filter: Three Reasons for Concern

At first glance, it seems to be a very positive initiative on the part of those at University of Notre Dame. Over one thousand male students, faculty and staff have signed a petition asking that “the University implement a filter to make pornography inaccessible on the Notre Dame Wi-Fi networks.” Finally, some … Read more