On the Fourth of July all true Americans celebrate their country’s independence. It is natural for a true Catholic man to love his country. Patriotism is a natural virtue, a consequence of the fourth commandment of God’s Law: Thou shalt honor thy father and thy mother. The very word Patriotism derives from the Latin, Pater, Father. Just as the knight was called to honor his parents, he was also called to honor and love the country in which he was born, the culture which he received in childhood … [Read more...]
Chivalry, the Ideal of Catholic Masculinity – Part II
[Editors note: This is Part II in an ongoing series on Catholic masculinity by Sir Raymond de Souza. You can read Part I here.] Nowadays, the propaganda myth of ‘toxic masculinity’ prevents the development of authentic Catholic masculinity. Fathers will do well if they pay attention to the education of their sons according to the Catholic model presented by the concept of chivalry. Medieval chivalry embodied the ideal of Catholic masculinity, balancing purity with fortitude, piety with … [Read more...]
The Ideal of Catholic Masculinity – Part I
[Editor's Note: This is Part I in a new series by Sir Raymond J de Souza, KHS.] The Lepanto Institute takes its name from the famous naval battle of Christians against Muslims, when the latter suffered an amazing, crushing defeat. The invocation of “Mary, Help of Christians”, that is contained in Our Lady’s Litany, was added by Pope Saint Pius V, to commemorate the victory of Lepanto. In those days, Catholic men were men, ready to fight and die for the Church and Christian … [Read more...]
The Remaining Question About the Mass
NOTE: The following is a posted version of our latest newsletter article. If you would like to receive these newsletter articles each week, please be sure to sign up to receive our newsletter emails at the link here. Your Catholic Week in Review (Asking the Question Edition!) Over the past week, the Catholic world has been shocked by two different kinds of scandals. In Charlotte, North Carolina, Bishop Michael Martin issued new directives effectively closing down the practice of the … [Read more...]
Your Catholic Week in Review (Habemus Papam Edition!)
NOTE: The following is from our latest newsletter, published here as requested by our readers. If you have NOT signed up for our weekly Newsletter, please do so here!Yesterday afternoon (EDT in the US, anyway), the Catholic Church and the entire world were introduced to the first pope to come from the United States of America. Stepping out onto the loggia, wearing the traditional red mozzetta and red and gold stole, Pope Leo XVI imparted a traditional blessing upon all those present and … [Read more...]
