Why Are So Many Afraid of the Catholic Revival?
While many voices scramble to explain (or explain away) the surge of young people entering the Church, they’re ignoring the most obvious cause, namely, the supernatural First Cause.
Here’s the Way to Save La Grande Trappe Monastery from Closing
The Vikings once raided and plundered medieval monasteries for their riches, but no plot to destroy them holds a candle to self-inflicted destruction wrought by modernism.
Beware the Trojan Horse in the Synodal Church
The “Synodal Church” attempts to eradicate the hierarchical structure of the Church as instituted by Christ, replacing it with a democratic model.
When Catholic Nuns Defend a Tribal Mountain Sacred to Pagans, Something Is Wrong
The term, “gone native,” is particularly descriptive of the 1960’s styled nuns who mistake activism for the care and feeding of the poor, in preparation for hearing the Gospel.
A Path to “Completion” or Annihilation for the Sisters of Charity?
The history of the Sisters of Charity of New York has been glorious. But this glorious legacy is about to fade and disappear. Not only are the nuns closing a chapter in this history, but they are burning the whole book.
Why Jordan Peterson’s Surrender on Same-Sex “Marriage” Is Tragic
Jordan Peterson has just released an interview that cannot fail to shock many who have followed Jordan Peterson as a conservative thinker, as it undermines traditional morality in ways that leave one a bit shell-shocked.
Why “Cathonomics” Is Neither Catholic nor Economic
A recent book on Catholic economics is unfortunately neither faithfully Catholic or competently economic.
The Pope’s “9 Commandments for a Just Economy” Forgets the First One
The “popular movements” are the vanguard of the Catholic social justice warriors. They consist of a vast menagerie of Leftist activists and community organizers found in political action groups, Basic Christian Communities, worker organizations, and indigenous peoples’ lobbies. They exist worldwide, especially in less-developed nations, and they implement the tenets of liberation theology. Pope Francis … Read more
Why Is God Missing in the Economy of Francesco?
The Economy of Francesco is the name of an initiative of Pope Francis in which he invites “young economists, entrepreneurs and change-makers of the world” to address the world’s economic problems. The project seeks to be an explosive source of energy and new ideas for a tired world in need of change. The primary vehicle … Read more
Rules without God and Eternal Life: The Flaws in Jordan Peterson’s New Book
After a long absence, bestselling author Jordan Peterson has climbed back from a brutal medication dependency triggered by a family health crisis. He returns to the stage by launching another book. His last book delivered twelve rules to order one’s life. His new work is titled Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life. Those who … Read more
Woodstock at 50: The Anti-Fatima Event that Should Not Be Celebrated
On August 15–17, 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair was held on a 600-acre dairy farm near Bethel, New York. Today marks the fiftieth anniversary of this monumental cultural event that marked an epoch. Woodstock changed America. It helped usher in a period of moral devastation. The event enshrined free love as acceptable in … Read more
Beware the Godless Narratives of the Democratic Debates
With the next round of Democratic presidential candidate debates that are scheduled for next week, Americans will not hear a discussion of ideas and proposals to solve the nation’s problems, although that should be the purpose of any serious debate. But today, debate means theater. It means posturing. Candidates must capitalize on every gesture and emotion. … Read more
Four Reasons Why I Never Tried Marijuana
As someone who has never tried marijuana, many would disqualify me from having an opinion. I cannot say how it affects the mind. I cannot calibrate the intensity of the experience nor compare it with smoking or alcohol. Thus, many would say that I am a killjoy who has no right to deprive others of … Read more
Why Satanism Is Now on the Center Stage in the Culture War
The religious right has often been looked down upon by many Americans involved in the political scene. For them, it shouldn’t exist. According to the secular liberal tradition, the public square is supposed to be value-neutral. Any religious intrusion into political matters is to be discouraged. The secular left is especially fearful of mixing politics … Read more
It Is Dangerous to Trade with Chinese God-Haters
Recent news reports reveal that communist authorities are demolishing Catholic churches and shrines in China. All this is happening despite communist propaganda assuring outsiders that religion can be freely practiced in China. Western observers thought that if they could just wish hard enough and offer concessions, the Chinese leadership would change for the better. Red … Read more
Is the Popular Video Game Fortnite Sinful?
The video game, Fortnite Battle Royale, is disrupting many a household: Parents tell horror stories of young sons who play it non-stop and suddenly turn violent toward those who oppose their playing. For those unfamiliar with Fortnite, it is an immensely popular fast-paced video game which was released in the summer of 2017. It has … Read more
Taking on the Toxic Feminist Revolution
The battle against feminism is better fought by women because the public has been convinced that men are not qualified to speak about issues that affect the fairer sex. Women understand and know how to express feminine problems for a female audience even though these matters invariably affect everyone. Even so, there is no guarantee … Read more
How Socialists Will Usher in a New Hell on Earth
Americans are a generous people ready to lend a hand to those in need. When God blesses us with prosperity, we naturally want to practice acts of charity to help the less fortunate. However, this charitable spirit is now threatened. There are those who hate this charity and desire to destroy the structures from which … Read more
The Roots of American Alienation
After the 2016 elections, many tried to explain what happened. Some theories are not convincing since they seem to hide a darker reality of which we dare not speak. Others appear a bit too simplified to explain what we experience in daily life. To start the process of understanding our crisis, we need a clear … Read more
Why Economics Alone Will Not Make America Great Again
There is a major problem with books written solely from an economic prism. Consider the fact that the American economy is booming by all major indicators. Unemployment is down to record lows. Inflation is minimal. Consumer confidence is up. We have not seen times like this for decades. Admittedly, wages are still low, and debt … Read more
