Modernists like to manipulate words, often “spinning” them into meanings that appear simple but are relatively obscure. For example, consider the modern misuse of the terms like “accompaniment,” “social justice,” or even “woke.” Such is not the case with the architectural style known as “brutalism.” The Architecture of Despair Merriam-Webster defines brutal … Read more
""""[vc_column_text] When artist Alma Lopez displayed her “art” exhibit titled “Our Lady” in February of 2001, she did not expect protests. But the display of an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in a floral bikini did raise an outcry. Tens of thousands of devout Catholics came to the defense of Our … Read more
In an attempt to help stem the tide of ugliness, vulgarity, and downright rudeness which floods our post-modern society, our Louisiana chapter sponsored two-day events for mothers and daughters titled Good Manners and Social Graces. From November 17 – 23, this mini-seminar, which was organized in Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Alexandria, emphasized … Read more
Over fifty TFP friends and supporters in the Baltimore area filled the student lounge at the Loyola University Graduate Center in Timonium on March 13 to listen to Fr. Anthony Brankin speak on “The Cult of Ugliness in America.” Father also spoke the following night to a full auditorium in the amenable … Read more