During the long decline of the Roman Empire, the Roman legions defended the borders against the barbarians. With their organizational and military skills, the Romans kept them out. However, as Rome decayed, it became harder and harder to keep control. Citizens no longer wanted to fight; they preferred to feast. Roman officials … Read more
An international legal struggle may be starting that could test the U.S. government’s determination to resist European attempts to dictate legal jurisdiction and procedure. In March 2025, the environmental activist group, Greenpeace USA, was found liable and ordered by a North Dakota court to pay over $660 million to the Texas-based corporation, … Read more
A meditation is not just about a visual perspective of something; it is also about emotional resonance with the subject of the reflection. Thus, when meditating on Christmas, you need to consider which version of a Christmas scene brings joy to your soul. Which angle makes you feel truly connected to what … Read more
Loneliness is often associated with older people. It is easy to imagine an eighty-five-year-old woman in an empty and silent house, having only the company of a radio or television. Her husband and many of her friends are deceased. For the most part, she begins and ends her days alone, knowing that … Read more
Every year, Catholics await Christmas as a moment of grace when the soul spontaneously rises to the mystery of the Incarnation: a God who takes on a face, a name, a mother, a family. “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). A God who makes himself seen, loved … Read more
As the West watches China attempt to dominate the green energy market, many think it is a world leader in implementing the green agenda. However, this image is an illusion. To achieve this questionable title of green champion, China must pollute and use fossil fuels on a massive scale. Why America Must … Read more
A friend recently shared an article with me about a controversial nativity scene at a church in his neighborhood on the outskirts of Boston that is creating controversy. The Nativity scene, located outside St. Susanna parish in Dedham, Massachusetts depicts a crèche with a sign replacing the Holy Family which reads “ICE … Read more
A small work is now circulating in the Catholic world, shrouded in mystery. Published this fall by Catholics for Catholics, it is titled: The Trojan Horse in the Catholic Church: Synod of Synodality: The Attempt to Invert the Bride of Christ’s Hierarchy and Moral Order. What makes the book so mysterious and … Read more
Bartolo Longo was born in 1841 in the Italian village of Latiano. His parents were devout Catholics and prayed the Rosary every day. A Young Radical However, the sympathy of the young Bartolo lay with the revolutionary Italian nationalists. This radical group advocated atheism and Masonic practices. They viewed the Catholic Church … Read more
Saint Thérèse of the Infant Jesus introduced a spirituality that she called the Little Way. It called for offering up small sacrifices in a big way. However, the core of the Little Way is the idea that the soul possesses a childhood innocence. It consists of a sense of wonder that gives … Read more