It has become trendy to call everything fake. This is helped by the fact that so many things are fake. The world is awash in “fake news.” So much of what is reported is dominated by hype, hyperbole and hysteria. Thus, what passes for news is often just theater. Every nomination becomes … Read more
As I went to the local supermarket this Ash Wednesday, I was surprised by a table outside on the sidewalk with two men in clerical collars. The sign said it all: “Ashes to Go.” They were administering ashes to shoppers. I had already received my ashes from the priest at church, but … Read more
Since the Women’s March on January 21, 2017, there has been a lot of discussion regarding what defines the modern woman. Many women at the march defined themselves as feminists, who believed that they spoke for all the women in the world. This could be seen written on some signs at the … Read more
In April of 2016, Target Corporation announced that it would spend $20 million to install “gender neutral” dressing rooms and bathrooms in its entire 300 department stores nationwide. This move pandered to the politically correct diktats of those who are promoting the next step in the sexual revolution
More than once I have had the painful moral obligation to address, in a critical but invariably respectful manner, statements and deeds by Pope Francis favoring revolutionary “social” movements in Latin America, rehabilitating liberation theologians and especially, diplomatically supporting Cuba’s communist regime. The incomprehensible aspects of his pontificate, however, are not limited … Read more
I recently received an e-mail from someone who questioned me on a comment I made about manners. I had said that manners presuppose distinctions. They call upon us to honor those who are excellent with special treatment. At the same time, they allow us to show compassion and consideration toward those who … Read more
People need to stand up for the Cross of Christ because it is a symbol of victory. The feisty people of Port Neches, Belle Plaine, and so many others are beautiful examples of what can be done when good people do something.
True Catholic social doctrine preaches “the peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ,” (Pius XI) not revolt and the subversion of the civil order The “First U.S. regional World Meeting of Popular Movements” was held in Modesto, Calif. from February 16-19 with the participation of two cardinals, Peter Cardinal Turkson, … Read more
If the 2016 elections proved anything, it was that the classic American order still prevails. Americans still have a strong attachment to the Founders’ vision of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. Translating this conservative vision into Red State terms, this means that many Americans still stubbornly cling to their morals, guns, … Read more
The news of the death of Norma Leah McCorvey has spread through the pro-life and conservative world. The 69-year-old lady was well-known as the defendant in the infamous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision striking down all abortion laws in the United States. Although she never did have the abortion made legally … Read more