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
Thanksgiving has become a secular holiday. It is a time for family get-togethers, sports events and shopping trips. There is some, but not enough giving of thanks on Thanksgiving. Moreover, when gratitude is felt, it frequently remains just a feeling that is not directed toward a good and personal God. Then too, … Read more
It has become fashionable to attack “the West.” The term no longer expresses the certainties it once did. Thus, it has proven to be a ready scapegoat to blame for so many of the world’s ills. Both the left and right share this criticism. Gone is the secure, unified world it once … Read more
The crisis inside liberalism has prompted many to admit its numerous problems. However, most people accept liberalism as a default because they find nothing better to replace it. Few know how to answer the stinging question: What comes after liberalism? Most replies either devise some plan within the liberal box (usually meaning … Read more
One thing that characterizes the Class of 2024 is that it has suffered from continual interruptions. Big interruptions, small interruptions, cultural interruptions, and i-interruptions seemed to conspire to deprive this class of the constancy that others enjoyed. Several such interruptions come to mind. The interrupted Class of 2024 saw its final school … Read more
In the aftermath of the COVID crisis, massive civil unrest and economic disruption, Americans are looking for guidance. They want to know how to navigate these uncertain waters. The solution must go beyond securing material prosperity. It must involve turning to a moral compass to return America to order. To address this … Read more
We are asking our police officers to do the impossible. In the present atmosphere of great decadence, they cannot keep order. We have saddled them with the task of enforcing the law while constantly undermining it through our culture. Until we address this contradiction, the police’s task will be an exercise in … Read more
No institution in modern American life is as attacked as the family. Getting the fundamental notions of the family right is, therefore, crucial. A small, yet powerful, book, The Christian Institution of the Family: A Dynamic Force to Regenerate Society delves deeply into the nature and future of this vital institution. No … Read more
In early June, the American TFP set out with an ambitious goal. They planned to pray the rosary publicly at every state capital and in as many US territories as possible. In the face of the overwhelming chaos and confusion that currently reigns in America, these prayers would ask the Blessed Mother … Read more
The Mary, Mother of Mercy, Restore America campaign of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) visited the U.S. Virgin Islands. After holding a peaceful rosary rally in front of the capitol steps in San Juan, Puerto Rico, TFP volunteers hopped on a quick plane flight to … Read more