The Benedict Option Omits the Fatima Answer

The Benedict Option Omits the Fatima Answer

As the situation of the nation worsens, many are weighing their options. One much-discussed alternative is what is called the Benedict Option. The Benedict Option is the name of a just-published book by journalist Rod Dreher. The author holds that conservatives have lost the Culture War and it is time to find … Read more

Why Millennials Don’t Follow the Liberal Narrative

Why Millennials Don’t Follow the Liberal Narrative

The standard narrative about today’s millennials is that they are unpredictable. They are very fluid and undefined. Despite this changeability, most people automatically assume that millennials are predictably liberal. The facts, however, tell a different story. Researchers who study the habits and attitudes of millennials do not support this forgone conclusion. Indeed, … Read more

The Church at a Crossroads: Judas or Peter?

The Church at a Crossroads: Judas or Peter?

As we enter another Holy Week, it is fitting to reflect on how far short we fall from holiness. This holiest week of the year actually offers us examples in the lives of the Apostles. Jesus Christ chose twelve to be His original followers. How many followed Him to the Cross? Only … Read more

Prof. Roberto de Mattei Speaks at Cosmos Club

Prof. Roberto de Mattei Speaks at Cosmos Club

Doctrinal and moral confusion reigns more than ever in both the Catholic Church and secular society. Fortunately, 2017 will commemorate four anniversaries of important historical events that are keys to understanding this crisis: the Lutheran revolt of 1517, the founding of Masonry in 1717, the Russian Revolution of 1917, and Our Lady’s … Read more

8 Reasons to STOP Cussing

8 Reasons to STOP Cussing 2

Cussing is like a virus. It has spread virtually everywhere: TV, movies, music, books, and daily conversation. Like every bad habit, it’s hard to stop. So here are eight compelling reasons to kick the bad habit and STOP cussing. 1.  Real Men Don’t Cuss Real men know that vulgarity doesn’t breed character … Read more

Arrested for Making Brownies?

Arrested for Making Brownies? 1

Fours bakers have been arrested for the crime of baking brownies and an additional two bakers for using out-of-date wheat. Such news would otherwise be laughable, however this is reality in Caracas, Venezuela. Under the direction of former bus driver and union leader President Nicholas Maduro, the socialist government is threatening to … Read more

Is the Benedict Option the Answer to Neo-Barbarianism?

Is the Benedict Option the Answer to Neo-Barbarianism? 2

At a recent talk, I compared our days to the times of the barbarian invasions and the fall of the Roman Empire. It is a fairly common comparison that applies to decadent societies like our own. In the end, I highlighted the need to continue to fight the Culture War and thus … Read more

Finding Happiness in the Lost Virtue of Duty

Finding Happiness in the Lost Virtue of Duty 2

In the twenty-first century, the virtue of duty is paradoxically both greatly admired and shamefully despised. On the one hand, certain forms of duty, such as military service, are still widely appreciated. A common sight in airports, malls, and other public places is that of perfect strangers approaching soldiers in uniform and … Read more

Lessons From History: A Look at the English Reformation

Lessons From History: A Look at the English Reformation 1

A true student of history learns from the lessons of the past, to understand the present and chart a course for the future. To grasp the present crisis inside the Church, a look at past episodes in history is essential. There are many lessons to be found in the timely appearance of … Read more