Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira denounced the generalization of chaos over 70 years ago. Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira spoke of the metamorphosis, not the death, of communism. He saw this maneuver as part of a universal Revolution to lead the world to its final … Read more
One of the trials in being conservative is that the liberal media likes to give the idea that our actions occur in a vacuum. The more liberal the media, the more insistent is the claim that conservative action has no impact. Consequently, the more conservative the organization, the less coverage, favorable or … Read more
A Review of the Book Stronger than Steel: Soldiers of the Great War Write to Saint Therese of Lisieux by Les Poilus, translated by Sr. Marie of the Child Jesus (Brooklyn, New York: Angelico Press, May 2021) We often hear about soldiers who call upon the saints to help them … Read more
Is the term “reactionary” flattering or pejorative? Some progressive readers will answer that, of course, it is pejorative! I think this is a simplistic way to answer. A reactionary is someone who reacts. What would the world be like if no one reacted against error, evil, ignorance, poverty, disease, etc.? There are … Read more
The January 6 Congressional Committee hearings are embroiled in controversy. It was expected. The hearings will resolve little more than harden the two sides in their respective positions. Unfortunately, they are full of the political theater that has come to dominate American society. Many people rightly complain that the January 6 Committee … Read more
On August 5, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) held a press conference and rally in front of the Cuban Embassy in Washington D.C. The TFP announced the delivery of 72,000 signatures to the White House asking for action to free Cuba from the scourge of … Read more
The American military has always had recourse to the draft in times of emergency. Through this means, combat soldiers can be quickly recruited from the most effective human resource pool—strong young men. The draft is not about finding careers for young people or helping them develop their full potential. War ruthlessly depletes … Read more
One trendy diet lifestyle now making the rounds is part diet, part eco-activism and part religion. It involves more than just counting calories and steps. This craze is beyond fruits and nuts or the eco-friendly hunter/gatherer paleo-paradigm of diets past. Its followers exhibit an almost religious devotion to the earth. They make … Read more
Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, has many titles. Some titles describe her relationship with God, such as Mother of God. Many titles refer to her surpassing virtues, such as Seat of Wisdom. The most reassuring titles speak of her relationship to humanity, such as Refuge of Sinners or Mother of Good … Read more
People today live in make-believe worlds. They are conditioned to believe they can be or do whatever they want. Usually, such fantasies are limited by the real world. However, modern technologies now facilitate the illusions of making believe by creating illusions. The business world is not far behind by providing products that … Read more