What Does Saint Thomas Say About Immigration?

What Does Saint Thomas Say About Immigration?

In looking at the debate over immigration, it is almost automatically assumed that the Church’s position is one of unconditional charity toward those who enter the nation, legally or illegally. However, is this the case? What does the Bible say about immigration? What do Church doctors and theologians say? Above all, what … Read more

Humility, Magnanimity and Magnificence

Humility, Magnanimity and Magnificence 1

True Humility Is Not Contrary to Legitimate Splendor and Honors The virtue of humility, at least in its external aspects, arouses much sympathy even among those who are not particularly religious or otherwise oppose religion. In a world dominated by pride and sensuality, it seems very timely to study this virtue, however … Read more

Indian Tribalism: The Communist-Missionary Ideal for Brazil in the Twenty-First Century

Indian Tribalism: The Communist-Missionary Ideal for Brazil in the Twenty-First Century

Contents: Introduction PART I – The Traditional Catholic Concept of the Missions 1.  Concept of the Mission 2. The Highest End of the Mission: Essentially Religious – the Glory of God and Eternal Happiness 3. Effects of the Mission in Temporal Life 4. The Mission and the Indians 5. An Impossible Solution for the Missionary: To Do … Read more