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Ten Thousand Sign Petition to Protest Speech by Fr. Martin in Ireland

by Edwin Benson November 25, 2020August 10, 2018

After Ireland’s vote to end its ban on abortion last May, the next step is a campaign to normalize the practice of homosexuality. The most visible Catholic spokesman for the attempt to “build bridges” in this area is Fr. James Martin, S.J. He is scheduled to speak at the World Meeting of Families to … Read more

Why I Use the Word Catholic to Describe the Ideal Economy

by John Horvat II November 25, 2020August 9, 2018

The adjective Catholic is rarely employed to describe the ideal economy we need. Many would see its use as mere window dressing to make the free market appear a bit more compassionate. Everyone knows that the business of creating wealth comes from industry and business. The accountant’s ledger is the only true … Read more

Eliminate Inequalities By Obscuring the Idea of Being

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira August 7, 2018

The devil would like to present man with a cultural vision of the universe that would destroy the very concept of being. However, absolutely speaking, he cannot destroy being. For example, it is not in his power to make the material in this table to stop existing. He can cause a man … Read more

Free Love, Divorce, and Homosexuality as Goals of the Revolution

by Edwin Benson August 7, 2018August 6, 2018

Most people think of Communism—if they think about it at all—as a purely economic force. That is what we were taught in school and university; it is what we will hear in the rare instances when Communism is discussed honestly in the various media. That understanding may be correct as far as … Read more

How John Dewey’s Theories Can Explain the Crisis of Catholic Catechesis

by Edwin Benson August 20, 2018August 2, 2018

To say that there is a crisis in the world of Catholic catechesis is an understatement. Three generations of Catholic young people have been ill-served by the formation in the faith that they deserved but did not receive. Of course, they did not object much, nor are many of them objecting now. … Read more

America Has Jobs – But Not Happiness: Why Is That?

by John Horvat II November 25, 2020July 28, 2018

There is good news in America today. Unemployment is down as the economy is booming. Jobs are available to all. Happy times should be here again. An economy-centered vision of society holds that plentiful jobs automatically lead to happiness. Give everyone a good job, they claim, and it will increase the person’s … Read more

Why Apps Cannot Replace Temperance in Preventing Suicide

by John Horvat II November 25, 2020July 27, 2018

In a fast-paced world, everyone wants everything instantly and effortlessly. This desire is part of a culture in which happiness and pleasure are expected yet not always delivered. When people inevitably fail to obtain all that they want, they suffer from stress and depression. No one should be surprised that they then … Read more

A Vibrant March for Life…In Tokyo!

by Jason Morgan, PhD March 10, 2020July 26, 2018

On a sweltering day in July, hundreds of people took to the streets of Tokyo to stand against the culture of death. The majority of the 300 marchers were Japanese, however the international pro-life community was well represented. The fifth annual Tokyo March for Life hosted marchers from more than a dozen … Read more

A Miraculous Visit From Saint Charbel

by Ben Broussard May 20, 2025July 23, 2018

It was a beautiful spring day when I visited the Baaklini family in Harrisburg, Penn. The enthusiastic crowd sang hymns and organized a procession for Our Lady of Fatima on entering the home. After crowning Our Lady, I looked around the living room at several images of saints, some of who were … Read more

Problems a Booming Economy Can’t Solve

by John Horvat II November 25, 2020July 23, 2018

A booming economy should help people make good financial decisions since more money can be directed to other needs. That is why savings rates normally go up as the economy improves. People naturally tend to take advantage of better days especially after bad or slow times. This is not happening now. Many … Read more