With so much buying happening online or through self-service kiosks, the art of shopping has lost much of its attraction. Shopping has become so impersonal with scarcely a chance to interact with others. Indeed, it is no longer an art but a mechanical process. Rare are the open-air markets where shopping was … Read more
“Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought back, but they did not prevail and there was no longer any place for them in heaven” (Apoc 12:7-8). Does the devil exist? Yes, he does. So much so that he … Read more
Learning is among the most basic human acts. We see this observing the very young. Parents see their babies change dramatically as they learn new skills set for communication and movement. God endows individuals with the ability to reason. Upon this foundation, people develop their physical appearances, strengths, qualities, interests and talents. … Read more
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò had a successful ecclesiastical career in Vatican diplomacy. His last assignment was the prestigious post of apostolic nuncio to the United States. Once retired, he criticized errors in the Second Vatican Council and the Novus Ordo of the Mass. He also denounced the immorality of high-ranking prelates and … Read more
The influence of prominent pro-LGBT Jesuit, Father James Martin, continues among Catholic circles, despite his promotion of teaching contrary to Catholic doctrine and his consistent record of blasphemies against Our Lord, Our Lady and the Rosary. One example is Fr. Martin’s regular column and position as an editorial advisor for Give Us … Read more
In turbulent times like ours, examples of heroism can be uplifting. This is why you should know the story of United States Marine PFC Douglas Dickey. This young man who sacrificed his life to save fellow Marines during the Vietnam War is not well known. His story is particularly compelling since he … Read more
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) and her sister organizations around the world have just launched an international petition campaign asking Pope Francis to consecrate Russia in the manner that Our Lady of Fatima outlined in her apparitions, which has so far not taken place. The … Read more
Just when everything seemed to be getting back to the new normal, abnormality struck again. The war in Ukraine is raging and changing the face of the globalized world. The situation is confusing as people struggle to find reasons behind the invasion. Conspiracy theories abound on both sides, like the scenes of … Read more
As of this writing, Putin’s troops are in the suburbs of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, after invading that country by land, sea, and air. Here we will consider just one aspect of the conflict: Is this a just war or not? In other words, did ex-KGB colonel Vladimir Putin have the right to … Read more
“Strong evidence is emerging that we are mostly succeeding in creating a generation of overwhelmed young people paralyzed into learned helplessness.” Robert Pondiscio of the American Enterprise Institute provides this harrowing conclusion. He spelled out the supporting logic in a recent article in Commentary magazine with the compelling title, “The Unbearable Bleakness … Read more