In his philosophical self-portrait, Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira shows how religious and philosophical doctrines shape the direction of history because everyone is endowed with a rational and free soul. We act according to our conceptions about the universe, ourselves and life. Thus, religious and philosophical doctrines are the most dynamic factors … Read more
A postmodern school of Catholic economics now presents its teachings on private property with a dazzling ability to make contradictions. It is at once Thomistic and Keynesian; religious and ecological; international and tribal. The school’s advocates are the new property destroyers that employ means to undermine the institution without directly attacking it. … Read more
No one was surprised when the misnamed Respect for Marriage Act passed in the House by a 267–157 vote last July. The Democrats held the chamber and voted as a bloc. Most conservatives, however, were startled when the same bill recently passed the filibuster hurdle in the Senate, where the Democrats were … Read more
Many Catholics today are unaware of the immense contributions of the Ultramontanes of the nineteenth century to the resurgence of Catholicism worldwide. Prof. Fernando Furquim de Almeida (1913-1981) studied the movement and produced dozens of articles detailing the movement’s work. We have edited these articles and will be featuring them. They highlight … Read more
“Don’t cry over spilled milk.” Mothers worldwide have long given this advice to their children. The lesson is simple. When people make mistakes, the most desirable course is to clean up as best they can and then move on with their lives. Excessive sorrow, endless contemplation and overly-profuse apologies solve nothing. Rebellion … Read more
A recent article in The Guardian makes an exciting revelation—ninety-five percent of the donations for the restoration of Notre Dame come from Americans. That was true even before the April 2019 fire. In light of the devastating fire, it is easy to forget that Notre Dame was under restoration at the time. … Read more
Many Catholics today are unaware of the immense contributions of the Ultramontanes of the nineteenth century to the resurgence of Catholicism worldwide. Prof. Fernando Furquim de Almeida (1913-1981) studied the Movement and produced dozens of articles detailing its work. We have edited these articles and will be featuring them. They highlight the … Read more
Fighting against abortion can be contentious. But opposing abortion in New York City is extremely controversial. As part of a pro-life caravan, TFP Student Action volunteers held three pro-family campaigns in New York City on October 27, 2022. They visited three iconic locations: The World Trade Center, the New York City Public … Read more
Why do pro-abortion advocates hate smiles? Because only the pro-life movement has life while the pro-aborts only have death. That is what volunteers of TFP Student Action discovered when they held a pro-life campaign at Gettysburg College. On October 25, 2022, fourteen members of TFP Student Action went to Gettysburg College on … Read more
“[We’ve] got to get them back in blood!” That’s what a pro-abortion student said after TFP Student Action volunteer Kevin Roman was injured while peacefully praying for the unborn at George Mason University. “He ripped my megaphone away and injured my thumb,” said Roman, 20, who was praying the rosary on campus … Read more