The recent death of Indi Gregory from mitochondrial disease did not make world headlines, but it should have. On November 13, the eight-month-old child passed away in her mother’s arms in a British hospice. Doubtless, the cause of death listed on the certificate was the disease. However, a complicating factor was the … Read more
One major problem with a materialistic society is that it fails to address our spiritual needs. The table of values that dominates our lives is economical and measured in terms of quantity. On the contrary, spiritual goods seek quality. They correspond to our natural desires for the good, true and beautiful. Our … Read more
✧ ✠ ✧ Notice of the Death of Prince Luiz of Orleans-Braganza Head of the Imperial House of Brazil, Princess Isabel’s great-grandson and outstanding member of Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Institute ✧ ✠ ✧ The Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Institute sadly announces the news of the death of Prince Luiz of Orleans-Braganza with the following communique: PRINCE LUIZ … Read more
In dealing with the public, health officials handling the COVID crisis should present the facts without political agendas. If they want people to take them seriously, they need to be consistent and logical in their policies to contain the virus. They cannot present one scenario for one place and another somewhere else. … Read more
Death has two aspects. The first one is its biological component. We witness the decomposition of an unstable chemical mass that can no longer maintain itself. An outpouring of body fluids and a deplorable and irrepressible organic breakdown destroy all composure and propriety. After having spent a lifetime expelling repugnant by-products, the … Read more
The Latin adage grasps reality so well, talis vita, finis ita. That means the way you live is the way you die. If one lives well, a good death is likely with the grace of God. Whereas those who live a sinful life are unlikely to make a last minute conversion and … Read more
On June 22, the Church celebrates the memory of Saint John Fisher and Saint Thomas More, both martyred in England for refusing to join Henry VIII’s revolt against the Papacy. “Let me Sleep Another Hour” We will begin with a narration of the saint’s life and especially his death that follows: Before … Read more
On April 8, 2021, New Mexico joined eight other states and the District of Columbia in making it legal for doctors to kill their patients. Of course, the politicians and their media allies would not be so blunt. The Associated Press signaled their approval in glowing language. “Dignity in dying — making … Read more
This topic is so volatile it demands a disclaimer. My account does not intend to insult those who fear dying from this virus or be insensitive to those who have lost loved ones. I do not wish to diminish the threat it poses to vulnerable people, especially the elderly, or cheapen the … Read more
With great sorrow, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) mourns the passing into eternity of Luiz Antonio Fragelli on October 26, 2020. He will be sorely missed. His love for Holy Mother Church and fidelity to Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira were the lights of his life. … Read more