When the student riots began at the Sorbonne University in France in 1968, the advocates of this “cultural revolution” did not blush to admit they wanted to bring about the ruin of civilization as we know it. However, their vision of this catastrophe was enigmatic: “Soon we will have charming ruins,” they … Read more
The following text is taken from an informal lecture Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira gave on December 10, 1970. It has been translated and adapted for publication without his revision. – Ed. There is an interesting passage in Saint Thérèse’s famous Story of a Soul, in which she speaks of the cultural … Read more
A Review of: To Quell the Terror, by William Bush There are times when history is seen from an all-too-human perspective. Granted, man is the principal agent in history. His great deeds and misdeeds fill the history books, blending fact, myth, and legend to intrigue future generations. However, man is not the … Read more
Medieval Crusaders shed their blood to free the Sepulcher of Our Lord Jesus Christ from the hands of the infidels and to establish a Christian kingdom in the Holy Land. Today the blood of Catholics still flows — in Communist China, the Sudan, Cuba, and many other countries where religious persecutions continue … Read more
The national headquarters of the American TFP bustled with life on the weekend of the annual March for Life, January 19-22. From coast to coast, guests gathered for informative lectures, lively discussions and camaraderie. At the event, college students battling the pervasive Cultural Revolution renewed their desire and enthusiasm to struggle for … Read more
Twenty-five years ago, socialists the world over were talking about a new kind of socialism that they hoped would sweep the world. Buoyed by the 1981 presidential victory of France’s Francois Mitterrand, Socialists everywhere were electrified by a new buzzword: self-management. With this new word in its arsenal, the left thought it … Read more
Tens of thousands of anti-abortion protesters from across the nation gathered on January 22 in Washington DC for the 29th March for Life. Members and supporters of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) were among the participants, appearing with their characteristic standards and its marching brass … Read more
Lordship, Power, Grandeur and Splendor The first impression of this castle, located in the Loire Valley, France, is one of enchantment. How marvelous! It is a collection of towers that rise gallantly in the air indicating lordship, power, grandeur and splendor. These are towers of a fortress-castle. The lack of windows shows … Read more
Table of Contents Introduction Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira I. The Center and the Right in the Face of French Socialism: Optimistic Illusion, Scope of the Defeat, and the Crossroads 1. The Illusion 2. A Look at the Real SP 3. The Great Factor in the Rise of Socialism in France: Abstention Prevails … Read more
Notre Charge Apostolique Our Apostolic Mandate Apostolic Letter of Pope Saint Pius X to the French Episcopate condemning Le Sillon directed by Marc Sangnier Our Apostolic Mandate requires from Us that We watch over the purity of the Faith and the integrity of Catholic discipline. It requires from Us that We protect … Read more