With the guitar hanging around his neck and the microphone in his hand, Elvis Presley is shown in the photo singing and dancing before a frenzied public. In man, the intelligence ought to direct the will, and both of them should in turn enlighten the sensibility, guiding it and supporting it to … Read more
There are two ways of considering a library. One way is to see it only in terms of its material function as a place where books, magazines, documents, bookcases, and tables should be protected from humidity, fires, and thieves. These documents, magazines and books should also be efficiently organized so that they … Read more
Who has not felt the frustration that typically assails one after visiting a large museum? Wandering through the rooms and galleries where rare objects and masterpieces are exhibited, the soul expands and is enriched by the contemplation of a thousand marvels. Yet, at the same time, a sensation of emptiness, unnaturalness and … Read more
The Church teaches that God created angels vastly superior to man. Pure spirits possessing a most lucid intelligence and great power, they surpass by nature even the most gifted of men. As a consequence of their revolt, the fallen angels lost their virtue, but not their intelligence or power. In accord with … Read more
Guatemala Elections: Alvaro Colom, Foreign Policy and “Useful Moderates” Hopefully, Guatemalans will say no in the coming runoff election to a potential ally of Chavez, rejecting his demagogic promises. 1. On November 4, Guatemala will be holding the second round of its presidential elections. The front runners are Alvaro Colom from the … Read more
If a madman sprayed five tons of pepper jack cheese on a suburban home, covered the inside of a New York City hotel room with melted mozzarella cheese or draped 312 pounds of sliced ham on a beautiful four-poster bed, he might rightfully be taken back to the asylum. However, in today’s … Read more
On October 15, 2007, TFP Student Action volunteers came to Gettysburg College and distributed flyers alerting students and faculty to the threat communist China poses both to the West and the Chinese people. The flyer, titled “Warning: Made in China” documents the tragic reality of the communist regime. Grave human rights violations … Read more
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“You must know that when you say ‘Hail Mary,’ Our Lady immediately greets you!” These words of Saint Bernadine of Siena, quoted in this year’s America Needs Fatima (ANF) 2008 calendar, are an exhortation to all Catholics to turn to Our Lady and recite the rosary as she requested at Fatima. However, … Read more
The Public Square Rosary campaign began with a discussion about commemorating the 90th anniversary of the last apparition at Fatima when Our Lady performed the Miracle of the Sun. Its organizers tried to think of a special way to make this anniversary something special and relevant. The idea of holding a rosary … Read more
HANOVER, Penn., Oct. 13 – All across the country, Catholics gathered in public squares, busy interceptions, city parks, and in front of town halls or local abortion clinics to take part in more than 2,000 public rosary rallies held on October 13 in honor of the 90th anniversary of the Marian apparitions … Read more