John Horvat II 
The debate over Roe v. Wade is coming to a close. Regardless of the judicial decisions still pending, the legal underpinnings of the disastrous death sentence for millions are crumbling. Abortion is de facto unavailable in vast areas of the nation because an enormous sector of the American public rejects it. And … Read more
The Economy of Francesco is the name of an initiative of Pope Francis in which he invites “young economists, entrepreneurs and change-makers of the world” to address the world’s economic problems. The project seeks to be an explosive source of energy and new ideas for a tired world in need of change. … Read more
The collapse of our liberal order is upon us. As expected, many liberals assign the blame to Christian conservatives. We are the ones waging “forever” culture wars that prevent society from progressing, diversifying and becoming more inclusive. We are the ones who use culture as an identity marker to impose our “illiberal” … Read more
The giant retailer Amazon represents the cutting edge of a materialistic consumer society. It changed the marketplace by facilitating the quest for ever greater, faster and cheaper gratification. The desire for “always more” instead of better often leads to consumer frustration and stress, not happiness. However, Amazon also is changing the workplace. … Read more
One marvel of language is the accent. Accents reflect the influence of regions and local populations on individuals. Picturesque expressions are conveyed by rich inflections and tones. Indeed, accents are part of the poetry and spice of life. An accent also serves as a sign of identity. It communicates the joy of … Read more
Consumers are long accustomed to getting whatever they want when they want it. The frenetic intemperance of having everything instantly and effortlessly defines consumer society. Manufacturers accommodate the immediate expectations by organizing seamless supply lines worldwide that get everything to its destination “just in time.” This world of instant gratification is breaking … Read more
Amid the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, a glimmer of honor appeared on the horizon. A group of American veterans helped evacuate fellow Americans and faithful Afghans left behind to face the Taliban. These Americans, many of them former members of Special Forces, arranged to send people out of the country. After the … Read more
In the wake of the SCOTUS decision on the Texas Heartbeat Act, many accuse Texas of legalizing vigilantism. The left paints the new law as a sinister manipulation aimed at eviscerating compliance in Texas with Roe v. Wade. Undoubtedly, the act that allows private individuals to bring a civil suit against anyone … Read more
With the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, we can say that the 9/11 era has officially ended. America’s response to the 2001 terrorist attack is over. We have entered a post-9/11 era that woefully reflects the decay of our institutions and resolve. America Has Changed Indeed, America has changed in these … Read more
Modernity introduced a grave error into the spiritual lives of countless Catholics. It conditioned us to believe in a materialistic society in which spiritual things are deemed unimportant. It established a naturalistic mindset that denies supernatural action exists. Thus, at best, the spiritual life is considered a subjective feeling that we sense … Read more