The Least They Could Do
Surely, the least the bishops could do was arrange for Christ, present in the Eucharist, to be processed by and before hundreds of thousands of people in our vast, beautiful, troubled country.
Two Cities in America
The contrast between the RNC and the Eucharistic Congress reminds us that while our culture promotes degeneracy, confusion, and division, Christ in the Blessed Sacrament provides us with strength to overcome these challenges.
Let the Shenanigans Begin
It seems very clear that the Democratic Machine let the old timer run—cruelly, even—until now, once it’s too late to enact the normal procedure of selecting a nominee.
The National Eucharistic Congress: It’s Not About Jesus
We can encounter Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament at our local parish. So why did so many attend the National Eucharistic Congress?
Crisis Afoot? Go to the Roots
A new book addresses unresolved tensions pertaining to the pope’s authority to dismiss a bishop from his diocese.
Are We All Pelagians Now?
For many modern followers of Pelagius, getting into Heaven is nothing more than a self-help enterprise, the result of simply willing the good, bypassing the need for grace along the way.
J.D. Vance Is Right and the Pope Is Wrong on “Climate Change”
Leftist Catholics are upset that J.D. Vance doesn’t accept the mainstream narrative about climate change—charging that he’s defying “Church teaching.” Is this true?
Why the Attempt to Ban the Latin Mass Is Failing
The inability to shut down the traditional Latin Mass reflects the different between power and authority in the papacy.
Trump-Vance: The Soft-Prolife Ticket
J.D. Vance claims to be “100% prolife” and has often spoken well for the cause, but the recent softening of his prolife position is troubling.
The Priest as Hercules
A perfect metaphor for the classical priest is Hercules. Sadly, the Modern priest happily sees himself as Shirley Temple, steering not the mighty Barque of Peter but the Good Ship Lollipop.
Near Assassinations: Two Presidents, Two Popes
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump and a foiled attempt against Pope Francis harken back to two other attempted assassinations, and Our Lady’s role.
Simple Democracy Is the Existential Threat
Our constitutional republic is not the “democracy” that the progressives fear losing. They fear losing their ability to thwart it by means of bureaucratic mandates and legislation from the bench.
A New Wave in Catholic Education
A growing new wave in Catholic post-high-school education demonstrates a changing view of its purpose. Six new schools in particular reflect this change.
The Buzzwords Have Become Bullets
Catholics must stand with Trump, who nearly fell for standing against insanity.
The Pope as the Custodian of Tradition
A complete prohibition preventing diocesan priests from celebrating the TLM would be inimical to the role of the Church as a careful custodian of the living form of tradition.
The Only Man Standing in the Way of Our Country’s Destruction
At this point, the lines are as clear as they ever could be: if you love our country and want it to survive, you must vote for Donald J. Trump in November.
Exposing the False Narrative of Fake History
One of the most egregious examples of the dissemination of the false narrative of fake history is the bias and inaccuracy of the “official” history of England since the time of the Reformation.
Trump Owes Pro-Lifers Nothing—and That’s a Good Thing
Devout Catholics and their Protestant allies need to recognize that they no longer represent “the people,” and approach politics more transactionally.
Mere Tradition
Tradition, before it is a theology or a movement, is a mood and memory. It begins in the heart and imprints itself on your soul.