Colombia at a Crossroads: “Para-political” Scandals and Leftist Revenge More than a president’s political survival, what appears to be at stake is the future of important sectors of the right and center-right in Colombia that did not bow to the narco-guerrillas that have bloodied the nation for decades On April 17, Colombian … Read more
Most candid souls will admit that the world is in spiritual pain. Continual disregard of Fatima’s warning will doom generations to spiritual bankruptcy. This is especially true in the disregard for the First Saturday devotions. The American TFP’s America Needs Fatima campaign is making a special effort to help Catholics remember. Our … Read more
I arrived at Dauphin County Prison Courthouse early on January 31. The preliminary proceedings against Nathan Richardson, assailant of pro-lifer Ed Snell, were scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and it was still before 8:00 a.m. I decided to take a short drive through the area and think through the events as I remembered … Read more
Military musicians have always been an integral part of the American armed forces. However, for the first 100 years, military bands bore little resemblance to the marching ensembles of today. When the British began to colonize the New World, their soldiers brought with them the military instruments they had used at least … Read more
The sound of conversation begins to fade. The canoeists first hear the approaching rapids like the sound of a buzzing bee. That buzzing is soon transformed into the roar of a lion. First, on the surface of the water, small ripples appear to announce the coming of white water. Several boatmen take … Read more
Nestled in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, in a shrine unknown to most Americans, are the mortal remains of the great saintly bishop, John Neumann. From the very first breathtaking glimpse, the traditional baroque architecture of the church of St. Peter stands out defying the surrounding harsh modern streets. For the soul … Read more
Innumerable volumes have been written about the miraculous apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children in Fatima. Each one adds its own flavor and gives new insight into this most important event. Such is the case with a new book: Fatima: A Message More Urgent Than Ever, written by TFP author … Read more
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When one thinks of Saint Francis of Assisi, often what comes to mind are images of a soft and weak man immersed in a pacified landscape, full of birds and bunny rabbits who are awestruck at every word that falls from his lips. However, reality frontally challenges this limp-wristed portrayal. This is … Read more
At Lourdes, Divine Providence takes two different attitudes towards human suffering. The first is more sensational and thus catches our attention more. It is when Our Lady, as a compassionate mother, heals the sick and lame and thus proves the veracity of the Faith. This, in turn, shows her mercy for wayward … Read more
I hear people repeating at every moment that justice demands all persons should have the same opportunities when beginning their life, education, or career. According to this view, education should be equal for all, and the curricula in the different professions should also be equal. This, then, would result in the … Read more