In the heady Post-Vatican II days, many norms that governed priestly behavior were lost in the whirlwind of a Church opening its windows to the modern world. One inevitable casualty of this ill-fated liberalization was the tidal wave of priests who left the priesthood to get married. Some estimate tens of thousands … Read more
It was not an ordinary boys’ camp. From the beginning, it was fraught with challenges and suffering. However, overcoming those obstacles helped fill the camp with blessings and grace. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) held its Midwest Call to Chivalry Camp. The nine-day event took … Read more
TFP volunteers are used to facing ridicule and even violence while protesting abortion. However, what happened in St. Paul, Minnesota, both tested our mettle and strengthened our resolve. On June 18, we were holding a rosary rally outside of a large Planned Parenthood facility on Vandalia Street. At first, everything seemed to … Read more
There is a tragic script that constantly plays everywhere. Abortion, same-sex “marriage,” or assisted suicide legislation advances in parliaments worldwide. The nation’s bishops issue a weak statement against these measures. Liberal Catholic politicians vote in favor of these immoral laws. These politicians then continue in good standing in their parishes, receiving Holy … Read more
In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte made himself the First Consul of the French Republic. That title was, in itself, a deception. He pretended to be the “first among equals” while setting the stage for his dictatorship of France. Understanding the importance of the Church in French politics. he pretended to work toward good … Read more
The news media treated Trump v. Casa (2025) as an immigration case. Even though such concerns underlaid this important Supreme Court ruling, it would be a mistake to characterize the case in that way. The central issue in Trump v. Casa was of another nature. The Supreme Court did not convene to … Read more
During Vladimir Putin’s time at the Kremlin, over 100 statues of Stalin were erected throughout the Russian Federation. At the same time, BBC reports, many of the over 700 plaques commemorating Stalin’s victims have been removed. A sculpture commemorating Stalin was installed last May in the Taganskaya subway station in Moscow. It … Read more
On Saturday, July 5, as Independence Day celebrations continued across the country, Americans gathered at 1,076 individual public rosary rallies to show their immense love for God and for our nation. Rally captains and attendees petitioned the Blessed Mother, who is patroness of the United States under the title of the Immaculate … Read more
Chris and Andy Henry own a twenty-one-acre farm in Cranberry Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. Their great-grandfather purchased it in 1850. The parcel is hardly the bucolic site that the word farm implies. According to an article in NJ.com, it is surrounded by warehouses. Warehouse developers have been making offers to the … Read more
On December 2, 1804, Napoleon was consecrated emperor by Pope Pius VII in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The new Emperor’s consolidated power appeared permanent. He had defeated two coalitions of the leading European powers. At that point, only England dared to fight him openly. Even so, despite the naval force at … Read more