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The Representation of a Naked Man in the Vatican Nativity Scene Offends the Sublime Innocence of the Child Jesus and the Blessed Mother

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo January 9, 2020December 30, 2017

The Nativity Scene is one of the most endearing Christmas traditions in the Catholic Church, recalling the conditions in which the Redeemer was born. Its origin goes back to Christmas 1223 to Saint Francis of Assisi. The saint wished to celebrate the birth of the Divine Redeemer in a more solemn way … Read more

The Growing March for Life in the Netherlands: A Symbol of Hope

by TFP.org November 24, 2020December 29, 2017

Pro-lifers in America often associate the Netherlands with very liberal positions on euthanasia, abortion and other moral issues. However, hopeful signs like the vibrant March for Life last December 9, show there are healthy reactions and reasons for hope. Record Turnout The pro-life movement is growing in the Netherlands. This was … Read more

Why I Am Renewing My 2017 Resolution to Keep My Sundays Internet-Free

by John Horvat II December 9, 2020December 26, 2017

Last year, I made a New Year’s resolution that I would make my Sundays Internet-free. It was not easy but, with one small exception, I was able to make a complete break with the worldwide web on Sundays. As we enter 2018, I will be renewing the resolution. I made the resolution … Read more

“Twilight” of the Sun of Justice

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira December 27, 2017December 22, 2017

This article was written by the eminent Catholic thinker and man of action, Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira on January 1st, 1979 for the newspaper, Folha de S.Paulo, in Brazil. Harkening to days of his youth in the early twentieth century, in then small-town São Paulo, he bemoans what rampant materialism … Read more

25th Annual Christmas Open House Competes With the White House

by William Siebenmorgan December 27, 2017December 21, 2017

25th Annual Christmas Open House What makes a small group in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, a rival to the White House’s Christmas celebration? Both have carols, entertainment, tasty treats and (of course) a roaring fireplace. But there is a noticeable difference in the warm, familiar atmosphere when the American Society for the … Read more

Preparing for Christmas

by Benoit Bemelmans December 20, 2018December 21, 2017

Vicente Borras Abella (1867–1945) is one of those Spanish painters who attained their full artistic maturity in the first half of the twentieth century. His family is from Valencia, a seaside city where the golden sunlight on the Mediterranean inspired so many artists. The painting at the top of the page, full … Read more

The Rage of the New Puritans Is Sweeping America

by John Horvat II December 9, 2020December 18, 2017

The announcement that the “Silence Breakers” have been named “Person of the Year” by TIME magazine has catapulted the sexual harassment scandals into the national spotlight. Sexual assault in the workplace has taken on crisis proportions. Many are saying that men and women will soon revert to minimizing contact among themselves. They … Read more

Five Guidelines for Gifts That Will Make Christmas Merry Again

by John Horvat II December 9, 2020December 15, 2017

In making my list of gift suggestions for Christmas, I could not help but reflect that what we need most are things spiritual, not material. We need things that will not agitate us but which will fill us with peace and order. We don’t need “stuff” to fill our closets but gifts … Read more

The Sexual Harassment Crisis: Is It a Theological Problem?

by John Horvat II December 9, 2020December 11, 2017

The rash of sexual harassment scandals is sweeping the nation to the point that it seems almost no male is exempt from its terrible fury. Anyone can be denounced by the media. Liberals point to “toxic masculinity” and social structures that must be overthrown. Feminists blame the remnants of patriarchy that manage … Read more

Can America’s Schools Be Saved? An Insider Weighs In

by John Horvat II December 9, 2020December 6, 2017

The American education system has long been in crisis. It seems every administration seeks to reform the system, but it usually ends up making matters worse. The book, Can America’s Schools Be Saved? How the Ideology of American Education Is Destroying It, helps explain what has gone wrong. Author Edwin Benson has … Read more