When Catholics stand up for the faith, the opposition is often forced to retreat and even apologize. This is what just happened in Ireland. On May 29, Mayo Pride posted a Facebook post of a blasphemous “drag” portrayal of the Infant Jesus of Prague. The pro-homosexual group also announced a “pilgrimage” climbing … Read more
The right music can have a calming effect on babies. Thus, some have claimed that serene passages of classical music should be played to babies as part of their formation. However, it is not Mozart who impacts infants the most. The soothing tone of a loving mother is much more effective. A … Read more
Sometimes, an unlikely book can provide surprising insights about what is happening in the world. One such book is The Trump Revolution: A New Order of Great Powers by Alexander Dugin. The short 114-page work explains current events from a Russian perspective. The surprise comes from its eccentric Russian author. Alexander Dugin … Read more
Father Nicholas Diessbach sent a 1790 message to Holy Roman Emperor Leopold II. It first mentions the political difficulties Leopold encountered when ascending to the throne of Austria. These challenges threatened the very existence of the Holy Roman German Empire. Father Diessbach enumerates these difficulties, which we will see in greater detail … Read more
These days, everyone seeks constant and immediate stimulation. Every nanosecond must be filled, every silence broken, every reflection interrupted. When nothing happens, the iPhone fills up time with its dopamine-addled version of nothing. The rule is to do everything possible to avoid boredom. One must constantly be doing something…and nothing. Within rushed … Read more
On May 19, 2025, President Trump signed the “Take It Down Act” into law. According to CBS News, the new law “makes it a federal crime to post real and fake sexually explicit imagery online of people without their consent.” The law’s text uses the term “nonconsensual intimate visual depictions.” At the … Read more
Everyone purchases food. For most Americans, it is a relatively standard procedure. They go to a grocery store, walk up and down the aisles, and choose the most appealing items. For many, it is a weekly ritual. Of course, the factors that make a particular food more appealing may vary. Some choose … Read more
Anyone who follows the news knows about the flurry of executive orders passed down since the current administration took over on January 20, 2025. One order that has not gotten the attention it deserves is “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” signed on April 23. One reason this excited little notice is … Read more
Within the world press, there appears to be much confusion over “rare earth minerals.” Most casual observers know little of these minerals except that they are essential components of electronic chips and that Communist China dominates the market for them. In a review of Seven Things You Can’t Say About China by … Read more
It is still too early to know what program the new pope will implement. One thing seems clear: the present situation of the Church calls for a return to clarity and order. Let us hope that this needed reform will not be only on the level of external appearances since, as Victor … Read more