The figure of the father is under attack these days. To those who insist upon total equality, he is seen as an overbearing figure who has long abused his power. Like all symbols of authority, he must be overthrown. It is curious that whenever feminists wish to attack the father, somewhere in … Read more
His Highness Duke Paul of Oldenburg is director of the Brussels Bureau of Fédération Pro Europa Christiana. He has often been the honored guest and speaker at American TFP conferences and is a frequent participant at the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. On May 18 last he addressed these words … Read more
Perhaps one of the more sensitive personal issues you can raise with people is that of dress. How you dress has become a purely personal affair. Most are left to their own opinion as to what is appropriate. There are, of course, some limits. Most Catholics will admit in theory that there … Read more
With the coming of summer, Catholics everywhere are getting married as they have from time immemorial. It is not only the fact they are getting married that has remained unchanged but also the manner by which couples tie the knot at the altar. This is curious in light of the whirlwind of … Read more
All this is very beautiful, but there is something even more beautiful that they asked me to make explicit. But what can I say? Infinite things are ineffable. The pulchrum [beauty] of an ideal is reflected in the soul of the one who fights for it. Take, for example, Saint Joan of … Read more
Persecution for following one’s faith in Jesus Christ took place not just in Roman times, but takes place daily, at extreme levels, in 2017. According to Open Doors USA, every month 322 Christians are killed for their faith, 214 Churches and Christian properties are destroyed, and 772 forms of violence are committed against Christians (such … Read more
There are those who do not understand the urgent need for order since they see it merely as an arbitrary organizing of affairs. To them, order is an artificial system that may get things done but is hardly an essential need. Given the fact that modern systems, especially big government, have caused … Read more
by Rex Teodosio and Seth Hakes. The United States and China are clashing on several policy issues especially relating to economy and trade. Yet, when leaders of the two countries get together, there is one thing that never gets mentioned: the persecution of the underground Catholic Church in China. China’s underground Catholics … Read more
A lady recently wrote me with a question about the role of material things in life. She was confounded by apparent contradictions between living a pious life while enjoying material things that are all around us. She had read the stories of the saints and how they often scorned material things. Since … Read more
As we enter another Holy Week, it is fitting to reflect on how far short we fall from holiness. This holiest week of the year actually offers us examples in the lives of the Apostles. Jesus Christ chose twelve to be His original followers. How many followed Him to the Cross? Only … Read more