On the morning of July 16, a group of Catholics rallied on the sidewalk in front of New Hampshire’s State House in Concord to pray for America’s conversion. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) organized this Rosary rally as part of its nationwide “Mary, Mother of … Read more
Had the family kept its natural and traditional structure, the COVID-19 crisis’s impact would have been entirely different. The pandemic would have caused less harm in absolute terms. Infection and mortality rates would also have decreased. This is the conclusion of a new scientific study titled “Coronavirus and Demographics in Spain.” The … Read more
It is always good to listen when pro-abortion feminists speak frankly about the state of their movement. It reveals the weakness of the other side and helps dispel the illusion of liberal invincibility. A recent op-ed in the British daily, The Guardian, is an eye-opener. The author is Jessa Crispin, a U.S. … Read more
The book The Spirit of the Cure of Ars by Fr. Alfred Monnin contains the catechism classes, homilies and conversations of Saint John Vianney. One passage speaks about how to see suffering as a privilege. The Cure of Ars says: “Some people do not love God or pray to Him, and yet … Read more
With church doors only recently reopened with restrictions, New Yorkers were eager to gather before the State Capitol Building in Albany for a public Rosary Rally. The July 15 event was organized by the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) as part of a nationwide prayer campaign, … Read more
“Tear it down! Tear it down!” a frenzied mob of over 200 protestors chanted as they danced around a statue of Saint Junipero Serra in Ventura, California, on June 6. Fortunately, the statue was not toppled, but brave Catholics rally around it praying the rosary and preventing disaster. Toppling Statues: A New “Normal” … Read more
Some time ago, I visited the magnificent equestrian statue of Saint Louis IX that towers over Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. In the right hand of the holy king is an inverted sword, held out as a cross, signifying his desire to defend the Catholic Faith against all adversaries. As a … Read more
What happened in Salem, Oregon, was unexpected. A Rosary rally was announced at the Capitol steps while a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest was taking place. This obstacle did not stop the volunteers on their mission to pray the Rosary at all fifty state capitals. The effort is part of the Mother … Read more
Nearly 300 years ago, Saint Junipero Serra landed on the West coast of the New World with his missionary brothers. Within less than half a decade, the holy friar founded 21 missions and was responsible for the conversion of countless American Indians. It’s no surprise these actions earned him the illustrious moniker, … Read more
The most terrifying time during revolutions is when revolutionaries turn upon their own. It is a sign that the movement is radicalizing, creating insecurity in which no one feels safe. Even the most faithful servants of liberal causes suddenly find themselves targeted, despite having conceded, facilitated and supported those who work to … Read more