Seven Sublime Ways to Make Christmas Merry Again

Seven Sublime Ways to Make Christmas Merry Again 1

Christmas should be a time of great joy, but oftentimes it isn’t. Perhaps the joy is lost in the season’s gaudy and frantic commercialization that has turned a great holy day into a secular holiday. There is also the loud revelry of winter parties present that tends to suffocate the memories of calm Christmases … Read more

Obama-Francis: Rescuing the Cuban People or Their Dictatorship

Obama-Francis: Rescuing the Cuban People or Their Dictatorship

The question about this papal mediation is whether the peace pipe to be smoked between Obama and the Castro brothers, with a sui generis blend of Vatican incense and Castro snuff, will serve to rescue the Cuban people or rather their communist dictatorship. On Wednesday, December 17, 2014, media around the world … Read more

Youths for Life Frustrate “Culture of Death” Event in Argentina

Youths for Life Frustrate “Culture of Death” Event in Argentina

On October 11-13, the Argentine government promoted the “29th National Encounter of Women,” which annually brings together hundreds of feminist activists in favor of abortion, LGBT issues, and even prostitution. These meetings usually conclude with a parade to the local cathedral to deface, profane, and even invade it if possible. This time, … Read more

The Meaning of Loyalty

The Meaning of Loyalty

Historical examples of loyalty in times of adversity are inspiring since they prove that something that seems so difficult is in fact possible. One example that stands out is the case of the two sailors charged with caring for the young heir to the Russian throne Tsarovich Nicholas in the early twentieth … Read more

A Holiday Gift of Thanks: Return to Order Kindle Giveaway

CHANDLER, AZ (Dec. 6, 2014) – The book that has Americans talking and thinking about solutions to end social and economic chaos is celebrating a new milestone: more than 30,000 copies of Return to Order have now been purchased. In recognition of this achievement and as a thank you gift to readers, Return to Order will … Read more

Jewelry Shop Economics

Quite by accident, I came to frequent a jewelry store that would help me take care of those small problems with watches that can be so vexing. I was tired of department store attendants who could not replace batteries or change watch bands. It seemed that every time I took a watch … Read more

Socialism Fulfills Its Old Proverb: “Bad Company Is Like a Fish Market: We End Up Getting Used to the Stench”

Socialism Fulfills Its Old Proverb: “Bad Company Is Like a Fish Market: We End Up Getting Used to the Stench”

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held in China in early November had an unexpected side effect, at least for those who do not usually follow Chinese developments. Though having just bombastically signed with the United States a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, China made clear it will only abide by … Read more

“Every Woman Dies but not Every Woman Truly Lives”

At the time Brittany Maynard was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer Donielle Wilde, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was given an equally somber diagnosis of stage four breast cancer. The similarities between the two stop there. Donielle was pregnant with her tenth child and was given two unacceptable options that could save her … Read more

Worshipping at the Altar of Egalitarianism

It would be difficult to find a system more tyrannical than the modern day egalitarian revolution which militantly promotes absolute equality. No where is this philosophy more apparent than in the homosexual movement. Not content with their recent equality gains regarding service in the military, marriage and adoption, they are now fighting … Read more

A Guide to Understanding the Immaculate Conception

It is undisputed that Mary is regarded as the mother of Jesus. What is disputed at times is the honor that is due to her, including that coming from her Immaculate Conception. For the feast of the Immaculate Conception, it seems proper then to offer a guide to understanding why the Blessed … Read more