John Horvat II

Christ Is King, No Matter Who Says It or Not

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Christ Is King, No Matter Who Says It or Not

A debate is raging around some Christian rhetoric circulating among conservatives. Liberal critics are saying that right-wing extremists have weaponized particular Christian phrases, which everyone should therefore avoid. The phrase now in the national spotlight is “Christ is King!” The liberal media say that the mere mention of this expression signals Christian … Read more

In Spain: “Holy Week Must Be Egalitarian!”

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In Spain: “Holy Week Must Be Egalitarian!”

Holy Week ceremonies in Spain are famous worldwide for their beauty and splendor. Every year, magnificent floats with figures from the Passion are carried through the streets of Spain, accompanied by music, prayer and a love of tradition. The modern secular world has always had a problem with this display of popular … Read more

Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing

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Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing

During the eighth and ninth centuries, the Vikings frequently plundered monasteries across Europe because they were isolated, poorly defended and held vast wealth, artifacts and livestock. With prayer and penance, the monks eventually prevailed and converted the Vikings. Today, something different is happening. A new round of sackings is underway. However, no … Read more

A Universe Just Ended, and Almost No One Noticed

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A Universe Just Ended, and Almost No One Noticed

Around the Ides of March, a universe ended. It was not a spectacular end-of-the-world event. The exit did not go out with a bang but more like a whimper that barely registered on any radar. In a flash of a nanosecond, it was irrelevant. The universe that failed was the much hyped … Read more

Three Reasons Why the Victory at Notre Dame Was Important

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Three Reasons Why the Victory at Notre Dame Was Important

The debate over the hiring of Prof. Susan Ostermann as director of Notre Dame’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies is over. It triggered a massive uproar that surprised many by its intensity. In the end, the appointment was a carefully managed and measured defeat for the school’s administration, which was … Read more

How the “Divorce Ring” Turns We into Me

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How the “Divorce Ring” Turns We into Me

Some tragic things are so symbolic that they demand a commentary. Remaining silent is not an option. Such is the case of a new trend among well-heeled women suffering from the pains of divorce. They have taken to making “divorce” rings to celebrate their newfound “freedom.” Wearing one is a form of … Read more

Venezuela’s Plight Is Not a Typo

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I recently read an article in a local paper about the desperate situation in Venezuela. It told the doleful tale of an economy in crisis with shortages, blackouts and widespread corruption. At a certain point, the article mentioned that the average worker’s wage was about one dollar… a month! I did a … Read more

What Lies Beneath the Epstein Scandals

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As millions of pages of the Epstein files become available, many are shocked by their sheer volume and the extensive network maintained by the notorious sex offender. Many notable figures among the elite had at least some contact with him. These leaders in society are now falling from favor because of these … Read more