When a revolution erupts in the West, the Catholic Church is an early target since it must be quickly neutralized. When the legitimate influence of the clergy and hierarchy is greatly diminished, the revolutionary process advances much more rapidly and efficiently. This can be clearly seen in the major revolutions in history: … Read more
The moral crisis engulfing the modern world is built upon several false icons. These icons provide it with a philosophical foundation and purport to contradict age-old Christian wisdom. The claim that freedom is an absolute value, is one such icon that has led to legal protection for abortion and blasphemy. If these … Read more
Words can have a magical effect on people. Their simple usage can even change the way the public views people and positions. Long ago, the left figured this out and has taken full advantage of the fact. Thus, when homosexuals became “gays” and pro-abortionists became “pro-choicers” their status somehow improved, in spite … 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
With the advance of radical secularism into practically every sector of public life, America may seem doomed to an agnostic future that would further degenerate morality and undermine its economy and future position in the world. Such is the danger pointed out in Why We Whisper: Restoring Our Right to Say It’s … Read more
One thing modern science has shown the world is just how unscientific it can be. At times, pseudo-scientists skew data to promote a liberal agenda and rail about the evils of man and his harmful effect on the earth. A good example is the craze that began in the seventies over global … Read more
Military musicians have always been an integral part of the American armed forces. However, for the first 100 years, military bands bore little resemblance to the marching ensembles of today. When the British began to colonize the New World, their soldiers brought with them the military instruments they had used at least … Read more
The sound of conversation begins to fade. The canoeists first hear the approaching rapids like the sound of a buzzing bee. That buzzing is soon transformed into the roar of a lion. First, on the surface of the water, small ripples appear to announce the coming of white water. Several boatmen take … Read more
Nestled in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, in a shrine unknown to most Americans, are the mortal remains of the great saintly bishop, John Neumann. From the very first breathtaking glimpse, the traditional baroque architecture of the church of St. Peter stands out defying the surrounding harsh modern streets. For the soul … Read more
Innumerable volumes have been written about the miraculous apparition of Our Lady to three shepherd children in Fatima. Each one adds its own flavor and gives new insight into this most important event. Such is the case with a new book: Fatima: A Message More Urgent Than Ever, written by TFP author … Read more