In a day when chivalry seems almost non-existent, this refreshing reprint, Maxims of Chivalry, is a rare treat. Written by Kenelm Digby in 1924, the book is a must-read for anyone who desires to have a greater understanding of chivalry. The fact that this classic was reprinted in 2003 shows that chivalry … Read more
The award-winning book Return to Order, written by American author John Horvat II, has been translated into Brazilian Portuguese. The book analyzes the present-day crisis and proposes solutions based on the concept of an organic Christian society. The Livraria Petrus imprint has published the new edition in São Paulo, Brazil. The book … Read more
To endure our daily battles, God has sent angels, saints and Our Lady to encourage the faithful in the practice of virtue. Our Lady has appeared on numerous occasions throughout history to individuals and groups. Her message is always one of beckoning her devotees to repent, adore and love her Son more … Read more
As the liberal world crumbles, alternatives are appearing on the horizon. People are considering populist or nationalist models that will restore America’s sense of community, family and faith. These illiberal options are enjoying some success all over the world, as evidenced by the recent European elections. What alarms the liberals is that … Read more
The book Where Have All the Democrats Gone? The Soul of the Party in the Age of Extremes reads like a sixties memoir. The two authors, John Judis and Ruy Teixeira, both boomers, describe the massive decline of the left, especially since the sixties. The two authors, who wrote an earlier optimistic … Read more
“If we do not reverse this trend—if millions of American children miss out on the benefits that come from a two-parent home and if the family gap continues to widen—then children will suffer, inequality will continue to widen, and social mobility will erode. We will be a weaker, more fragmented, less prosperous … Read more
A Review by Michael Whitcraft of The Apple of His Eye: Converts From Islam in the Reign of Louis IX, by William Chester Gordon. When dying on the Cross, one of the suffering Christ’s last words was: “I thirst.” Exegetes throughout history have taught that, in addition to the tremendous physical thirst … Read more
“Order is the first need of the soul” — Russell Kirk. Given that the current crisis is principally economic in nature, an economic theme constitutes the main focus of this aptly named book. Without descending to the level of a technical treatise, John Horvat (see website here) offers an analysis of a … Read more
Some people are so passionate about their perspectives that they are blinded to what’s happening around them. They may see the same facts as others. However, when driven by an intense desire to fit these facts into a narrative, it can lead to distortion. Such is the impression of the 2023 book, … Read more
If there is a figure that is not a role model, it is Prince Harry, son of Charles III of the United Kingdom. His ghostwriter-assisted memoir, Spare, presents not a fairy tale prince but a postmodern anti-hero intent upon destroying the ancient structures around him. The sordid details of the author’s tragic … Read more