Not content with Napoleon III’s peace treaty with Austria, the kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont continued to entangle itself in Italian politics. True, King Vitorio Emanuel had dismissed his Prime Minister, the Count di Cavour. The king also recalled to Turin, the agitators his former minister had distributed throughout Italy. However, on the other … Read more
“Remember thy last end, and thou shalt never sin.” This good counsel from Holy Scripture (Ecclus. 7:36) is especially relevant today with the loss of the love of God and the sense of sin. Unfortunately, one cause of this loss is that the faithful rarely hear from the pulpit anymore about the … Read more
As a writer commenting on all aspects of the culture war, I have written countless articles on problems in the United States. I have criticized the government, education, drugs, fashions, wokeness, LGBTQ themes, globalism, DEI and similar topics. I have never hesitated to acknowledge and condemn those instances where America promotes the … Read more
“What is man that thou art mindful of him or the Son of Man that thou visitest him? Thou hast made him a little less than the angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honor.” (Psalm 8:5-6) The passage of Psalm 8 declares that God has made man a little less … Read more
In our increasingly secularized world, examples of true supernatural sacrifice are difficult to find. For this reason, the devotion to Saints Jacinta and Francisco serves as an unwavering beacon of hope for countless faithful. On February 17, Catholics across America honored Saints Jacinta and Francisco in over 1,000 Rosary Rallies promoted by … Read more
Across the nation, “smash and grab” robberies make news. A simple search on the Internet for “smash and grab rampages” will yield articles and films depicting small groups of hammer-bearing people going into stores with expensive goods. In broad daylight and in full view of security cameras, the thieves use the hammers … Read more
When the Franco-Austrian War of 1859 was over, the French bishops abandoned the prudent attitude that circumstances had imposed on them. By acts and statements, they began defending the rights of the Holy See, which were threatened by the Emperor’s Italian policy. Napoleon III faced an unexpected difficulty. Initially, he felt encouraged … Read more
When the Satanic Temple announced it would hold “history’s largest conference of satanists” in Boston on April 28-30, 2023, many thought it useless to protest. The high-profile event that attracted 800 participants enjoyed the support of the major media and the liberal establishment. Many Catholics disagreed with the call for inaction. They … Read more
The left is losing it over the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision declaring that a human embryo is a human embryo no matter where it resides and, therefore, deserves legal protection under Alabama law. The case involves a couple that used In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and stored frozen embryos at a fertility … Read more
Catholics were outraged by the shocking February 15 video of a funeral service for a flagrant transgender activist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) responded with petitions and three Rosaries of reparation in front of the cathedral on … Read more