As the liberal world crumbles, alternatives are appearing on the horizon. People are considering populist or nationalist models that will restore America’s sense of community, family and faith. These illiberal options are enjoying some success all over the world, as evidenced by the recent European elections. What alarms the liberals is that … Read more
Council Fathers learned the names of the twenty-four members of the Postulata Commission, appointed by Pius IX; elected the five members of the Judices Querelarum commission; and heard the reading of a new Apostolic Constitution, which regulated the election of the Supreme Pontiff if the pope should die during the works. This … Read more
Consulting firm McKinsey & Co. conducted a poll that revealed a surprising trend among American millennial electric vehicle (EV) owners. It found that a significant 57 percent are considering reverting to gasoline-powered cars. The primary reasons cited for the change include range anxiety, home charging challenges, difficulties while on the road and … Read more
Most people don’t have a problem with some of the Ten Commandments. There are atheists, for example, who will admit that one should not kill, steal or lie. Thus, posting those specific Commandments in public classrooms or buildings would pose no problem. The problems begin with the First and most important Commandment, … Read more
The Republican National Convention has come and gone, and the final phase of the elections will soon proceed full steam ahead. The assassination attempt upon former President Trump reminded the nation of the need to unite as it faces yet another crossroads. That unity can only be around God and fundamental principles … Read more
Dioceses across the country have long suffered from a vocation crisis. The number of new priests has failed to keep up as older priests retire and die. Many bishops have had to resort to foreign priests to fill the gap. The crisis is far from over. However, something new is happening in … Read more
Pope Pius IX convoked the First Vatican Council on June 29, 1868. It opened the following year on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8, 1869. During the intervening eighteen months, intellectuals, journalists, and the idly curious eagerly anticipated the upcoming Council—the first since the Council of Trent adjourned in 1563. … Read more
If you ask a cross-section of Americans to list their favorite retail chain, Tractor Supply Company (TSC) would be on few lips. Its stores possess nothing of glamor or marketing flair. A store’s atmosphere is deliberate, reflecting a no-nonsense, get-the-job-done-and-get-out crowd. Despite its “under the radar” image, the company has come under … Read more
Once a dominant force on social media and public discourse, Cancel culture is now showing severe signs of wear. This trend involves calling out and boycotting individuals or organizations for perceived wrongdoings. It is losing its grip on the collective consciousness. Public opinion has long understood that grave social evils must be … Read more
On July 6, 2024, thousands of Catholics gathered to pray for America’s conversion. In 1,068 Rosary Rallies sponsored by America Needs Fatima, these brave souls offered a powerful response to a growing concern: America’s deepening moral crisis. America’s Moral Crisis The signs of this great nation’s moral decline are undeniable. The erosion … Read more