Giving Anne Carson the Nobel Prize in Literature is a tragedy. This is not a celebration of literary excellence but its destruction. Indeed, the world now heaps praise upon her as she deconstructs ancient literature and dismantles the structures that give literary art its meaning and beauty. For many years now, the annual announcement of [...]
There was a missing element in the Secretary of State’s speech. Something essential was missing, something that needed to be highlighted if these calls to heroism and excellence were to be heeded. This same lacuna is found in much of the nationalist literature that seeks to revitalize Western values. On October 7, Secretary of State [...]
People sell the family silver today because they no longer have the traditions and uses that gave it meaning. They sense no need to uphold a family name or adhere to past standards set from time immemorial. In these individualistic times, the welfare of individuals trumps that of the family. The expression “family silver” used [...]
In "Why Postliberalism Failed," James Patterson and Thomas Howes try to discredit the postliberal challenge to the liberal order, focusing mainly on Catholic postliberalism. They believe that more liberalism is the solution to the present social decadence, but in truth what is needed are the movements of God’s grace, like those that gave rise to [...]
Beauty has subjective elements, but there are certain objective principles that must be followed. Data centers are ugly because they do not deal with these fundamental elements. They introduce an appearance of brutality that leaves people overwhelmed and crushed. All across the country, data centers are popping up like mushrooms. Likewise, people everywhere are mobilizing [...]
Everyone should have the right to a culture. That means a unique and authentic way of expressing oneself inside a place and community. Unfortunately, this right has long been denied. This denial is especially evident in the world of fashion. Gone are the days when dress reflected a vibrant perception of oneself that found expression [...]
We need to respect time and its Author. Indeed, one of God’s first acts in Creation was establishing the parameters of time. When Congress votes to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, we put ourselves at the center of things. The issue is time. Daylight Saving Time. Congress is again attempting to make it permanent. If [...]
Any counsel to the stand out class of 2026 is rather simple: In the face of the wickedness of the times, stop, reflect and question. Have recourse to God and the Blessed Mother. One cannot be outstanding without grace, which makes up for shortcomings and leads to Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth [...]
Enthusiastic supporters of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are particularly impressed by the amount of knowledge that AI apps seem to have. They are convinced that the apps know everything. All one has to do is ask them, and the AI bots will produce a huge amount of information on any subject within seconds. Such results are deemed accurate [...]
AI must not be allowed to supplant the powers of the soul, which are the intellect, will, and sentiments. AI bots must not displace our human sentiments, affections, and loves. All these things define our humanity and were given to us by God to help us know, love, and serve Him. The promoters of Artificial [...]
The time spent in silence and contemplation fosters a capacity to perceive the reality of the world, and, above all, the sublime things in Creation. Indeed, religion is born from this leisure. But in an AI world, such activities are deemed useless. For a long time, I have struggled with how to deal with AI. [...]
The determined move to abolish the hereditary lords is part of a process of self-destruction. The lords are part of the mythical bulwark that sustains England. When the current session of the British Parliament ends this spring, the nation will abruptly bring to a close a 700-year institution. On March 10, the House of Commons [...]
Looking back, I think there were three reasons why I left social media. Maybe my testimony can help someone who contemplates the plunge. I can say that it was well worth it. With the publication of my book, Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to Organic Christian Society—Where We’ve Been, How We Got Here [...]
A profound Christian influence in small things still lingers despite these brutal and atheistic times. Those who defend tradition must fight tooth and nail to defend what is still Christian in the present culture, wherever it is found—even in fonts. As the Culture War rages, no field is exempt from its reach. Much has been [...]