War Hero Honored as U.S. Marine Corps Turns 237

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On the eve of the Marine Corps’ 237th birthday, November 9, TFP members, supporters and friends gathered to celebrate the outstanding service and sacrifice of its military heroes. The event was graced by the distinguished presence of decorated war hero and Navy Cross recipient, Col. Gordon Batcheller, USMC (Ret.)The virtue of honor was the … Read more

The Equality Myth, a Founding Legend

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All epochs have a founding legend, a myth that reflects the underlying zeitgeist, which is the spirit of those particular times. We, who live in the contemporary West, are living in the shadow of the equality myth. Our political and social institutions operate on the premise that all human beings are fundamentally … Read more

The Upper Classes Must Set the Tone, not Vulgarize Their Manners

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""""[vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]""""[vc_column_text]An aristocracy and a bourgeoisie that vulgarize their manners and dress in order to disarm the Revolution harm themselves. A social authority that degrades itself is comparable to the salt that has lost its savor. It is good for nothing save to be cast out and trodden on by men (cf. … Read more

What Happened on Election Day

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Usually we go to polls to decide which of the two parties will best represent us as a nation. However, on this Election Day, it was as if two nations battled it out and we decided on which one would rule over the other. This is something that has been building up … Read more

First Pope to Be Called “Great”

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First Pope to Be Called “Great”

Pope Saint Leo’s pontificate, next to that of Saint Gregory I, is the most significant and important in Christian antiquity. At a time when the Church was experiencing the greatest obstacles to her progress in consequence of the hastening disintegration of the Western Empire, and while the Orient was profoundly agitated over dogmatic … Read more

Saint Engelbert of Cologne

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Archbishop of that city from 1216 – 1225, Saint Engelbert was born at Berg about 1185, and died near Schwelm on November 7, 1225. His father was Engelbert, Count of Berg, and his mother, Margaret, was daughter of the Count of Gelderland. He studied at the cathedral school of Cologne and while … Read more

The Original Knight in Shining Armor

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Saint George was a martyr, a patron of England and suffered at or near Lydda, also known as Diospolis, in Palestine probably before the time of Constantine. According to the very careful investigation of the matter instituted by Father Delehaye, the previous  statement sums up all that can safely be affirmed about … Read more

TFP National Conference 2012: Confidence in Our Lady Amidst the Storm

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TFP National Conference 2012: Confidence in Our Lady Amidst the Storm The last weekend of October was supposed to be another routine National Conference for the American TFP, similar to the many conferences hosted in years past. However, several factors coincided to make this year’s conference an event far from the ordinary. … Read more

North Korea’s Disgraceful Execution

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In a bizarre act of barbaric execution, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has purged one of his country’s top generals for an unauthorized activity — having a drink. For his punishment, the vice minister of the North Korean Army Gen. Kim Chol, has been executed by mortar round. This extremely cruel … Read more

How to Restore the Economy and the American Soul

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Introducing the book,  Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society—Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need To Go by John Horvat II Now Available: Audio Book and Kindle versions, Plus Softcover and Hardcover Ship FREE ORDER HERE The American Society for the Defense … Read more