A Tradition is Born

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“The first time is a mere sounding out, a second try refines an experiment but the third time around – a tradition is born.” Such were the opening words which described the third Université d’été, an international summer program in Europe for college students sponsored by the Austrian Society for the Defense … Read more

The Spirit of Chivalry Lives On

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The camp manager said it best in the beginning. “In my 13 years as a camp manager, I’ve never seen a program like this one. It is going to be hard but I think you are all going to benefit from it.” The TFP’s 2nd Annual Call to Chivalry Summer Camp for … Read more

The Church Faces Litigation “Gold Rush”

They call it the next litigation gold rush on the horizon and it will be big business. The issue will be any child sexual abuse and the possibilities appear endless. For now, the target is the Catholic Church which has already poured out $1 billion in damages. Many see that figure cresting … Read more

Meeting the Litigation Wave: The Church Faces a New Threat

They call it the next litigation gold rush on the horizon and it will be big business. The issue will be any child sexual abuse and the possibilities appear endless. For now, the target is the Catholic Church which has already poured out $1 billion in damages. Many see that figure cresting … Read more

Who Will Watch the Watchdogs?

Jim Post

When the sexual abuse scandals broke upon the American scene early last year, many reacted with shock and dismay. The horrific discoveries of scandals and cover-ups were inconceivable. Even now, the crisis is clearly not over. Spreading from Boston, wildfires are raging in New York, New Jersey, Arizona, and California. Statutes are … Read more

Catholic Louisiana: The Road Less Traveled

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It is not often one can pray the rosary aloud walking through New Orleans’ French Quarter. But then again, I was not on an ordinary tour of the city. There are two ways visitors can experience Louisiana. You can take the beaten path that so often appears in the pages of major … Read more

A Summer Course in the Shadow of Chartres

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Finding something exciting to do over summer vacation was not difficult for those students attending the Université d’été. This summer university course of the French Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) was held at the Château du Jaglu nestled in the countryside near the cathedral city of Chartres. … Read more

Not Only Cows are Mad

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There was a time when farmers were really farmers. They were not international businessmen who would send their products half way across the globe. They did provide the local area with quality food. With plenty of hard work and ingenuity, they developed their land and made an honest living. They proudly displayed … Read more

The Experience Economy

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In today’s vibrant, whirling economy, everything money or easy-credit can buy is almost instantly available. Abundant goods and services promise happiness. There seems to be no limit on what can be acquired-yet, consumer satisfaction is still illusive. Today many economic observers are realizing the shortcomings of an economic system based on unrestrained … Read more