On August 12, Kansas State Representative Mary Pilcher Cook gave an informative presentation about stem cell research and cloning to TFP supporters and friends in the Topeka area. The media and smooth-talking politicians often try to muddy the waters regarding these issues. Even Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, who has a high … Read more
When the American TFP launched its hard-hitting book against same-sex “marriage” in February 2004, it hoped to spread the book far and wide. With three editions, Defending a Higher Law: Why We Must Resist Same-sex “Marriage” and the Homosexual Movement soon became an important resource for all those defending traditional marriage. Now … Read more
On July 29, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist officially endorsed federal funding for embryonic stem cell (ESC) research. This issue is of pivotal importance in the pro-life struggle. Should the government refuse funding for ESC research, it would weigh heavily in favor of the belief that an embryo is a human life, … Read more
If there is a place to discuss the cultural crisis in Western civilization, the restored fourteenth-century Carthusian Charterhouse in Gaming, Austria is certainly the setting. From its austere origins, the monastery has weathered a number of cultural crises – the Renaissance, the pseudo-Reformation, the Enlightment, communist occupation and the present modern cultural … Read more
In May 2003, after the referendum on Poland’s entry into the European Union, homosexual organizations in our country became very active. Their main goal was to have same-sex “marriage” legalized before the official date of Poland’s entry into the EU, one year later. In December 2003, the TFP-inspired Fr. Peter Skarga Association … Read more
“The Lula government, as we knew it, is over.” This is how an Epoca magazine editorial summarized Brazil’s current political crisis. This undeniably serious crisis raises many questions about the future of the president and his administration. Veja magazine says that “Lula is trying to save the government and his legacy” while … Read more
A Call to Chivalry – it seems such an unlikely appeal in a world where knightly pursuits in defense of the Church are discouraged. Indeed, parents face formidable obstacles when instilling gentlemanly manners, manly piety or lively Faith in their boys. Modern American culture beckons in another direction focusing on self-centeredness and … Read more
Part of forming a vibrant Fatima movement is providing occasions for like-minded Catholics to meet. Such opportunities can be at a private home, a large auditorium or an outdoor gathering. As part of this effort to reach out, America Needs Fatima Custodian Jose Walter Ferraz held a festive barbecue on July 10 … Read more
When I heard that my bishop, Most Reverend Kevin Rhoades, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was planning a procession and rosary in front a local abortion clinic, I was excited and pleasantly surprised. Due to their busy schedule and load of administrative work, few bishops would take three hours early on a Saturday morning … Read more
On Friday, July 15th Mr. John H. Calvert, co-founder of Intelligent Design Network, gave an audiovisual presentation to around 30 TFP supporters in Topeka, Kans., titled: “Are We Designs Or Occurrences? Why Is This Question So Important?” The event was held at the house of TFP local coordinator Francis Slobodnik. Mr. Calvert … Read more