Catholic Perspective

Are the Russians on Board with the Fatima Message?

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The war in Ukraine has catapulted the Fatima Message into the center of discussions. The Mother of God’s mysterious 1917 references to Russia and its errors are the backdrop to the death toll and destruction in Ukraine: “If my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace. If … Read more

Sinful Acts Have Consequences That Impact Society

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Today, many wonder what has led our society to go so unbelievably wrong. They wonder how so many millions of Americans have gone from God-fearing, commandment-obeying citizens to hedonistic, immoral and even criminal neo-barbarians in a period of a few decades. They are many causes for this transformation. However, I believe two … Read more

What Is Culture? All That Enhances the Human Mind

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What Is Culture? All That Enhances the Human Mind

What Is Culture? People answer this question in many different ways. Some are inspired by philology, others by all kinds of philosophical and social systems. So many contradictions have arisen around defining culture, and the related word “civilization” gives rise to so many contradictions that international congresses of scholars and professors have … Read more

America Should Uphold Justice and Help Ukraine Against Putin’s ‘Unjust War’

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America Should Uphold Justice and Help Ukraine Against Putin’s Unjust War

The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) denounces and categorically condemns President Vladimir Putin’s unjust war against Ukraine and urges the Russian Federation to immediately return its troops to their barracks and indemnify the Ukrainian people for their losses. The American TFP commends President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and … Read more

The End of History Just Ended

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The End of History Just Ended

In 1992, American political scientist Francis Fukuyama published his famous book, The End of History and the Last Man. The author asserted that the fall of the Iron Curtain marked a milestone of immense importance for the West. He claimed that the end of the Cold War was not just “the passing … Read more

What Role Should Etiquette and Ceremony Play in our Lives?

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What Role Should Etiquette and Ceremony Play in our Lives?

In a society ever more given to banality, technological gadgets, utilitarian education, vulgar treatment and unbridled sensual pleasure, what role do ceremony and etiquette play? Are manners really important anymore? Would not life be easier without them? The wise and edifying work by Saint John Baptist de la Salle, founder of the … Read more

Pope Francis: “The Church Is the Community of Saved Sinners”

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Pope Francis: “The Church Is the Community of Saved Sinners”

In his Wednesday “catechesis,” Pope Francis does not show concern about teaching the traditional Church doctrine confirmed by the Magisterium of Popes, councils, bishops, teachings of the Doctors of the Church and the sense of the faithful. In a free-wheeling fashion, amid jests, he makes most grave affirmations in a confusing language … Read more

Three Miracles at Lourdes That Devastated Liberalism

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Three Miracles at Lourdes That Devastated Liberalism

A small cave called Massabielle, located in a remote French village, became one of the world’s most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites. The faithful travel from all over the world to pray before the statue of Our Lady placed there. Devotees have made their own grottoes in honor of this once desolate site. … Read more