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In a world that seems increasingly influenced by the forces of Satan—from a rise in abortion and LGBTQ+ ideology, to waves of crime and violence flooding our streets, to political assassinations—what better time is there to invoke St. Michael the Archangel, the supreme foe of Satan? The feast day of St. Michael, often called Michaelmas,…
A nation’s strength is seen not in words but in works. Roads, bridges, power grids, and factories reveal its character more than any speech or summit. By that measure, China has moved far ahead. High-speed rail links its provinces, solar fields cover its deserts, and factories bring ideas to life with remarkable speed. These are…
Is there a vice which God hates more than pride? It was pride that brought down Satan and the other apostate angels. It was pride that brought down the entire human race in our First Parents. Pride turned angels into devils, turned Paradise into this vale of tears. What does pride do to your interior…
This article is the ninth in a 10-part series that will explore miracles as proof of the truths of Catholic doctrine. In this installment, we consider the physical manifestation of the Lord’s Real Presence in the Consecrated Host commonly referred to as “Eucharistic Miracles.” As Catholics, we believe in transubstantiation where the bread and wine…
If the life of prayer is a vocation offered to all, then it follows that the practice of prayer must equally be within the reach of all. It is not an esoteric exercise, in other words, for which only the most gifted athletes of the spirit may qualify. There is no human being on the…
Earlier this year, I gave a talk on the doctrine of the Kingship of Christ, going through the work of Pope Pius XI, specifically referring to Quas Primas, wherein he explains what the Social Reign of Christ the King would look like. As part of the talk, I pulled from other pre-conciliar popes and writers…
For faithful Catholics, the news that yet another pro-abortion politician is being celebrated by the liberal-leaning ecclesial authorities of their own Church is discouraging. Their sorrow is not just because Chicago’s Cardinal Blase Cupich has decided to grant a “Lifetime Achievement Award” to 80-year-old Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL)—a Catholic politician who has devoted his career…
I believe there are certain historical events in our lifetime for which everyone remembers exactly where they were when they happened. For example, I remember exactly where I was when the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 took place: I was in St. Peter’s Basilica, playing for Mass. Another historic event I clearly recall is…
Elon Musk has never been one to shy away from controversial statements. One of his most consistent warnings in recent years has been a warning about the collapse of global birth rates. Recently, he posted a striking map of fertility data from around the world, underscoring what demographers and economists increasingly recognize: the problem facing…
In the wake of the slaying of Charlie Kirk, many Americans across the country are confronted with an unprecedented tragedy. Although most of us have experienced loss of some kind, Kirk’s death feels different, not just profoundly sad but profoundly wrong. This is why most of us going through the five stages of grief—denial, anger,…
