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What’s Really Being Impeached: a Christian Vision of America

by John Horvat II October 26, 2020January 4, 2020

It is hard to make sense of the political chaos reigning in America today. Most people throw up their hands in despair when asked to explain the impeachment. And rightly so. The proceedings have become a mixture of politics and circus. This bizarre drama cannot help but confound. It lacks a cohesive … Read more

Growing in Hope Despite the Apocalyptic Crisis Inside the Church

by Gustavo Solimeo January 3, 2020

Many Catholics are well aware of the crisis in the Church. They are often tempted to be discouraged and abandon the struggle. The devil makes things worse by whispering in our ears the stronger temptation that the gates of Hell have prevailed against the Church contrary to the words of Our Lord … Read more

What We Can Learn From the Marvelous Story of Saint Genevieve

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira March 29, 2026January 2, 2020

January 3 is the feast of Saint Genevieve, virgin (422-500). We will read a short biographical account of some episodes of her extraordinary life: Genevieve was famous worldwide. While still living, her renown and virtues were already known even in the East. Atop his column, Saint Simeon Stylites had a vision of this … Read more

Why the Feast of the Circumcision Is So Special

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 30, 2019December 30, 2019

January 1 is the feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In this regard, the Gospel says: “And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb” (Luke 2:21). We might also … Read more

Mystic of Mercy: The Story and Mission of Josefa Menéndez

by T. M. Salamida December 30, 2019December 29, 2019

From the Editor: We live in times where “celebrities,” whose personal moral lives are nothing other than a long sequence of scandals and bad example, are considered to be the “stars” simply because they appear in movies or have millions in their bank accounts. However, God, Who is the One with the … Read more

Overcoming the Temptations Caused by Human Weakness in the Church

by Gustavo Solimeo December 30, 2019December 28, 2019

Many Catholics justify their inertia and passivity by repeating to themselves and others the Gospel passage that says, “the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt. 16:18). Thus, this promise to the Church supposedly dispenses us from combating those working to destroy Her from within and without. God cannot break His … Read more

Are Conservatives Soul-Searching in the Wrong Places?

by John Horvat II November 10, 2020December 27, 2019

A brutal business climate and societal breakdown have brought major changes to America. In response, many Americans, especially conservatives, are soul searching for something more compassionate for those left behind. Unfortunately, they are looking in the most unlikely places: business and government. They will likely be searching for a long time. The … Read more

Why the Holy Innocents Are Martyrs Due to God’s Goodness

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 22, 2022December 26, 2019

The noted Abbot Prosper Guéranger comments on a passage from Saint Bernard’s Sermon of the Feast of the Holy Innocents. Saint Bernard notes: “In Saint Stephen, we have both the act and the desire of martyrdom; in Saint John, we have but the desire; in the Holy Innocents we have but the … Read more

Our Lady’s Thoughts on Christmas Day

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 24, 2024December 23, 2019

As Christmas approaches, let us make some considerations about this great feast. What were Our Lady’s thoughts on Christmas Day? What did Christmas represent for Our Lady? We must consider that Our Lady carried Our Lord within herself as in a tabernacle. She evidently had the greatest intimacy with Him; she maintained … Read more

Having Worshipped Pachamama, Pope Francis Now Disparages Mary’s Co-Redeeming Role

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo December 30, 2019December 23, 2019

In October, Pope Francis attended the worship of the “Pachamama” pagan goddess in the Vatican gardens where he blessed the idol. Days later, the idol was introduced into St. Peter’s Basilica. After five copies of the statuette were thrown into the Tiber, he asked forgiveness for the pretended offense. Now, at the Mass … Read more