[January 18, 2023] Another question to ask, and one that must precede this one. “What is the role of the mother?” And my answer to that is the role of the mother is to be aware of the real world; she must be awake to its tragedies and malevolence. But, what is the sacrifice of the mother? I… Read More »
[January 13, 2023] Heroes are those who risk everything for the well-being of others. From the time humans first walked the Earth, stories of heroes have flourished. Professor Mark J. Perry is our hero of the day and perhaps more deserving of that title than we might think. Stories of heroes, like the hero I am highlighting today,… Read More »
[January 12, 2023] If you want to hear a philosopher discuss what he sees as some of the biggest lies our young are told today, listen to Dr. Peter Kreeft. On May 14, 2022, Dr. Kreeft gave the commencement address at Franciscan University, where he alerted graduates about 10 lies of contemporary culture. You can find his address… Read More »
[January 6, 2023] We have a moral obligation to encourage our children to go out into the world and to be exposed to the catastrophes, pain, and suffering they will inevitably undergo. Is this not the only way they can be the best they possibly can be? Be the good mother that fails to protect her children, for… Read More »
[December 23, 2022] Modern movies are awful. They often have a “female hero” (the perfect hero without flaw, fear, or blemish) substituting for the male hero, who traditionally rides in to save the day. These modern movies have failed at the box office. I’m not surprised at all. Here is something to think about, something about the real… Read More »
[December 22, 2022] Many years ago, while I was struggling with the U.S. Army, an old, grizzled sergeant told me something I would never forget. He told me that being a real man was a serious business and that the Soldiers with me were essential to the world and that each of us had value and if we… Read More »
[December 15, 2022] If you are being required to do things that make you weak and ashamed … then stop, don’t do them. One of the critical messages from Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn and Victor E. Frankl was that things could go terribly out of control when people don’t stop them when they’re mildly out of control. Many of… Read More »
[December 14, 2022] Finding someone in your life who can push you to your limits, someone who you can contend with and help you be a better person, is a true adventure. If you find that person, hold onto them because they will make you more than you ever thought possible. If you can also find someone you… Read More »
[December 12, 2022] Men see women as perfection for the feminine ideal. We read this in the Tom Sawyer story. Tom Sawyer is about 12 years old and still hangs out with his friends like Huck Finn. And at one point, a girl moves across the street; her name is Becky. She comes outside, and Tom Sawyer is… Read More »
[December 4, 2022] You should be a free speech advocate, and I’ll tell you why in this article. Encourage people to say what they believe to be true, as opposed to saying just anything. And that is your moral obligation to do so. True speech is impossible without free speech because we are not that good at thinking. … Read More »