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Saint Paul VI — Leadership Under Fire
Saint Paul VI served as Pope of the Catholic Church from 1963 to 1978, a period of profound turbulence in modern Catholic history. He was

Can America Preserve the Foundations of Religious Liberty?
One of the uncomfortable realities often ignored in modern immigration and assimilation debates is that many Muslim-majority nations do not afford the same degree of

Practicing Christianity Safely
Overview Last Updated: May 28, 2026 Before discussing assimilation, religious liberty, or the preservation of America’s constitutional culture, it is important to first examine a

Ulysses S. Grant — A Month Late, a Hot Water Tank, and the Complexity of Leadership
Yes, I missed Ulysses S. Grant’s birthday by a month. I intended to post this yesterday, but life intervened when I had to replace a

Weaponized Immigration as a Form of Warfare
Yes, in the words of Sun Tzu, “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” — The Art of War We

What does hope look like?
What does hope look like? For me, it was watching an elderly woman practicing her faith! I was sitting in the chapel, finishing my time

Today we honor Saint Christopher Magallanes and the Martyrs of Mexico
Saint Christopher Magallanes was born in Totatiche, a small mountain town in western Mexico. He was executed by the anti-clerical Mexican government during the anti-Catholic

“I’m Here to Help” — Reagan Warned Us
At a recent press conference, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani cited President Ronald Reagan’s famous line: “The nine most terrifying words in the English

How I Miss Saint Pope John Paul II
Today we celebrate the birthday of Pope John Paul II, one of the most consequential figures of the twentieth century. Born Karol Józef Wojtyła on

America’s Guardians: Honoring Those Who Stand Watch
Armed Forces Day is celebrated each year on the third Saturday in May to honor Americans currently serving in the military. The holiday was created

Biden’s Equity Orders: Reshaping America Forever?
Executive Order 13985, titled Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, was signed by Joe Biden on January 20, 2021

George C. Marshall: A Masterclass in Quiet Leadership
George Catlett Marshall Jr was one of the most impactful American leaders of the twentieth century. Every May 15, starting in 1951, Virginia Military Institute

Why the Founders Gave Supreme Court Justices Lifetime Power
You know the Supreme Court is probably doing something right when Republicans and Democrats are taking turns being upset with it. The Founding Fathers structured

What Saint Matthias Teaches Modern Leaders About Employee Retention
Our saint of the day wasn’t famous. He wasn’t the loudest apostle. Yet when leadership was needed, he was ready. What Saint Matthias teaches me

The White House Is Compromised. The Church Is Under Attack
Today we pull back the curtain on The Fallen — a political-religious thriller inspired by real policies and growing cultural tensions in America. What happens

Our Three Young Heroes of Fatima
Today is the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima In 1917, three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal — about 80 miles north of Lisbon

The Saint for May 10 was Saint Damien of Molokai
Most people fled from the leper colony on Molokai (Hawaii) in the latter part of the nineteenth century. Damien volunteered. He spent 16 years living

Today’s Saint of the Day: Saint Peter of Tarantaise
Why is he a hero? Because real heroes don’t chase power. They carry it well—and can walk away from it. St. Peter became one of the

Ohio—How Did We Let This Happen?
Ohio’s Medicaid Money Machine: Billions in Waste, Fraud, and Who’s Accountable? According to a Daily Wire investigation, Ohio’s Medicaid system may have allowed billions in

The Saints Matter
The Sainst Matter – Now, more than ever! Not just for Catholics—but for all Christians. Whether you are Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, or non-denominational, the lives