Before His Ordination, Saint Pio Brunone Lanteri Laid Rock Solid Foundations

Before His Ordination, Saint Pio Brunone Lanteri Laid Rock Solid Foundations

In 1782, during the five months preceding his priestly ordination, Venerable Pio Brunone Lanteri composed a Spiritual Directory. It was found among the papers left after his death. Monsignor Frutaz included it in the Positio, introducing the Servant of God’s cause of beatification in Rome. This remarkable document shows the essential aspects … Read more

Where Is America Headed? To Chaos or a Counter-Order?

Where Is America Headed? To Chaos or a Counter-Order?

For society to work normally, there must exist an order, which can be defined as a state where things are arranged and function according to their nature and purpose. “Order is the first need of the soul,” writes Russell Kirk. “Freedom, justice, law and virtue are all very important, but order is … Read more

“A Well-Informed Priest can Introduce Himself to Laypeople and Speak to Them About God More Easily.”

“A Well-Informed Priest can Introduce Himself to Laypeople and Speak to Them About God More Easily.”

The founders of Amicizia Cristiana had a partial but, nonetheless, very lucid knowledge of the infiltration of revolutionary errors into Catholic circles. Members made frequent trips to other cities. These visits, along with the “missionary” reports probing the suitability of possible cities for the organization’s expansion, enabled them to gradually develop a … Read more

The Art of Conversation I: How to Transform Your Conversations into an Act of Love of God and Neighbor

The Art of Conversation I: How to Transform Your Conversations into an Act of Love of God and Neighbor

The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property held its annual National Conference on October 25-27, 2024. One highlight was a talk by long-time TFP member Nelson Fragelli. His topic was “Fighting For Our Catholic Culture: How Dr. Plinio Used the Art of Conversation.” We are dividing its content into … Read more