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
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
When recently asked to give a talk, I recalled how many liberals begin their talks by making land acknowledgment statements. A sample statement might read: We wish to acknowledge that we gather together to study at [woke university] on lands that have been stewarded through many centuries by the ancestors and descendants … Read more
If there is a single symbol of how retailing has changed over the years, it is the self-service checkout terminal. Fortunately, this innovation may be fading from the scene. Great Expectations… A Kroger grocery store in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is credited with the first use of such a device in July 1986. … Read more
The head of the Catholic Church has many titles. He is most commonly known simply as “the Pope,” but another designation is “Supreme Pontiff.” This latter title conveys an idea of authority that those of an egalitarian mindset despise. They see those who possess it as living a decadent life without any … Read more
We live in the strange twilight of the post-War era. Modern narratives are breaking down. Paradoxes abound where secure convictions once reigned. Liberals often affirmed, for example, that history always flows inexorably leftward. Today, the left is in decline worldwide, facing a dismal future. Others said traditional ways and certainties were destined … Read more
Suddenly, a demographic winter is upon us. We’ve seen it coming for decades. However, the effects of this population implosion are now starting to be felt. Nation after nation reports low birth rates and aging populations. No amount of monetary incentive is enough to change people’s minds—even in more traditional societies. Women … Read more
Just before the end of the year, the State of California notified all those concerned with the welfare of children of a newly revised policy necessitated by the passage of Senate Bill 407 in 2023. To implement the new law, an “all county letter” from the California Health and Human Services Agency … Read more
In the aftermath of the inauguration, change is in the air. It seems no field is exempt from its winds. One surprising name on the list of those institutions slated for change is Hollywood. For decades, America has been waiting for a seismic shift to jolt Hollywood back to its senses. For … Read more
On January 24, 2025, hundreds of thousands marched in Washington, D.C. for the 52th annual March for Life to protest and make reparation for the sin of abortion. With renewed vigor after the recent victories, the pro-lifers marched with energy and enthusiasm. Members of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, … Read more