In an earlier article, we pointed out how an American-style “Catholic-communism” has taken up residence in the Oval Office with the election of Joe Biden. There is now a growing symbiosis between the religious and political spheres in the United States. Starting with the President, an increasing number of leftist Democratic leaders … Read more
The Biden Administration is loudly promoting the next round of stimulus checks that will soon find their way into voter pockets. The checks are only the beginning of a string of benefits now in the pipeline. The new check will total $2,000 per person when combined with the last check. Most people … Read more
The recent GameStop scandal is not easy to understand. Suffice it to say that it involves stock market tricks that traders play to make money off the misfortunes of declining companies. By placing bets on bleak futures, traders can game the system to garner profits. Such tricks add nothing to market value. … Read more
The penitential season of Lent is upon us. Catholics customarily observe the season by giving up something. These sacrifices normally involve forgoing habits, foods and drinks as a way of atoning for our sins. It is a very personal commitment that reflects a desire to reform our lives. However, this year is … Read more
We used to have a sense of shame that influenced our behavior. Reflecting upon a vile word or deed might cause shame to rise up in us. When admonished for wearing something revealing or improper, it could trigger a movement of shame. Betraying faith, family or principles were once considered shameful acts … Read more
Nearly one year ago, daily communicants across California were shocked when their priests announced from the pulpit that public sacraments would be suspended until further notice. Several weeks later, the state imposed one of the most strict lockdowns in the country. For months, California Catholics were forced to search for clandestine access … Read more
The chronicles tell of an amazing miracle that took place in Madrid during the eleventh century. Tradition has it that when King Alphonse VI reconquered Madrid from the Moors, he immediately sought to purify the old church of Santa Maria, which they had desecrated (the Moors had probably turned it into a … Read more
On a table in the Oval Office, President Joe Biden keeps framed pictures and busts of those who served as inspiration throughout his long political career. One bust features Cesar Chavez, a distant figure from the sixties. He seems disconnected from the present world. However, such a conclusion is a great mistake. … Read more
Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira comments on the life of Saint Benedict Biscop and the lessons that it holds for today. This is the short biography presented to him: Saint Benedict Biscop (pronounced “bishop”) was born in 621 to a noble Christian family in Northumberland. Educated at the Court of the King … Read more
In our polarized nation, no other word causes so much confusion as freedom. Everyone claims to fight for freedom. Each side in the political debate claims the other is an enemy of freedom. And yet, it seems we have less and less freedom. We have lost the meaning of the word. When … Read more