Forcing Ladies Into the Military Is Dishonorable

Forcing Ladies Into the Military Is Dishonorable

Ray Smith served our country admirably in the Vietnam War where he earned the Silver Star for his actions in the Tet Offensive and a Navy Cross during the 1972 Easter Offensive. He deservedly reached the rank of a two-star general and in 1998 he had an interview with then-Secretary of the … Read more

Why the Amazon Is a Testing Ground for Religious Radicalism

Why the Amazon Is a Testing Ground for Religious Radicalism

The depth of ignorance among American Catholics concerning the Pan-Amazon Synod is frightening. Most Catholics do not know about or feel threatened by the proceedings that will take place in Rome on October 6–27. However, they should take notice because the effects of this meeting will not be limited to environmental issues. … Read more

True Benevolence and the Need to Restore Notre-Dame

True Benevolence and the Need to Restore Notre-Dame

There is an apocryphal story about a medieval sculptor finishing a statue to be put in a niche. An onlooker asked, “Why are you finishing the back of the statue. No one will ever see it.” The sculptor responded, “God will.” The outpouring of charitable donations to rebuild the Cathedral of Notre-Dame … Read more

These Are the Severe New Casualties of the Sexual Revolution

These Are the Severe New Casualties of the Sexual Revolution

If there were a war in which the casualty figures reached one million people killed or wounded, most people would want to do something drastic to stop it. Imagine if most of those affected were young people. Consider the family, friends and community of the fallen that also would suffer greatly from … Read more

Why Satanism Is Now on the Center Stage in the Culture War

Why Satanism Is Now on the Center Stage in the Culture War

The religious right has often been looked down upon by many Americans involved in the political scene. For them, it shouldn’t exist. According to the secular liberal tradition, the public square is supposed to be value-neutral. Any religious intrusion into political matters is to be discouraged. The secular left is especially fearful … Read more

Fighting Satan on the Last Frontier

Fighting Satan on the Last Frontier

A spiritual battle took place on the Last Frontier as forty local activists joined with members of the America Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property and its Return to Order campaign in Soldotna, Alaska. They were there to protest the Satanic invocation that opened the Kenai Peninsula Borough Public … Read more

Why Priestly Celibacy?

Why Priestly Celibacy?

Priestly celibacy has been guarded by the Church for centuries as a brilliant jewel, and retains its value undiminished even in our time when the outlook of men and the state of the world have undergone such profound changes. Wholly in accord with this mission, Christ remained throughout His whole life in … Read more