The American TFP

Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira: His Early Years

by John Blain August 17, 2017December 20, 2007

On the anniversary of the birth of Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira, founder of the Brazilian TFP and inspirer of TFP sister organizations around the world, the American TFP web site offers its readers a biographical sketch of this man who was truly a “crusader of the twentieth century.” Written in the 1970s, … Read more

Developing a Catholic Sense

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira January 30, 2022April 10, 2006

Catholic doctrine is one thing and Catholic sense another. There are several points where Catholic doctrine is applied with great advantage when it is aided by Catholic sense. Catholic doctrine does not condemn priestly marriage. But Catholic sense, profoundly identified with the thought of the Church, understands that in the real world, … Read more