“In the end, Marx’s tragic vision is one where the descent is final—an abyss where revolution consumes its own, and redemption is neither sought nor granted. It is a world abandoned to its illusions, where humans, having cast off the divine, are left to wander in the wreckage of their own making.” … Read more
“If you are not calling on the one true God and Jesus, His Son (or the Blessed Virgin Mary, the saints, or St. Michael and the good angels), there is only one other spiritual option, and that is Satan.” “Will Satan reward his human minions for their servitude? No. Rather, he will … Read more
Some tragic things are so symbolic that they demand a commentary. Remaining silent is not an option. Such is the case of a new trend among well-heeled women suffering from the pains of divorce. They have taken to making “divorce” rings to celebrate their newfound “freedom.” Wearing one is a form of … Read more
The industrialized world often mistreats the consumer. With so many mass-produced and standardized products, I sometimes feel standardized myself. There are limits to standardization. Some products present no problems since we benefit from their uniformity. Others cause us to lose our personality since we have to adapt to them. For example, I … Read more
I recently read an article in a local paper about the desperate situation in Venezuela. It told the doleful tale of an economy in crisis with shortages, blackouts and widespread corruption. At a certain point, the article mentioned that the average worker’s wage was about one dollar… a month! I did a … Read more
Once again, thousands of Catholics gathered for the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (REC). It is America’s largest Catholic religious educational conference of the year, and this year marked its seventieth anniversary. The idea of any religious educational conference should be to help people learn how to teach fellow Catholics to grow … Read more
As millions of pages of the Epstein files become available, many are shocked by their sheer volume and the extensive network maintained by the notorious sex offender. Many notable figures among the elite had at least some contact with him. These leaders in society are now falling from favor because of these … Read more
Twelve young men will gather from around the world—Belgium, South Africa, Ecuador, and the United States. We will be going on a pilgrimage. Why are they coming from four different countries? Why unite across continents? A brief backstory. My name is Vincent Maleski. I am a high school senior, and earlier this … Read more
A former convicted terrorist, Shahid Butt is running for local elections in the Birmingham ward of Sparkhill in the United Kingdom. In the past, a healthy sense of justice and public outrage would have prevented such a thing from happening. However, times are changing… “With the help of Allah” Mr. Butt makes … Read more
Springtime is approaching in Southern California, which means that the time has come for the annual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (REC). For decades, the REC has been a scandal to the Catholic world due to its yearly promotion of dissident speakers who use it as a platform to push their heterodox … Read more