The Alpha Male Versus the Alphabet Soup
Is President Trump a Cyrus Redivivus, a type of the ancient, quasi-pagan king who, recognizing their goodness and chosenness by a God he scarcely knew, led the Israelites from captivity to freedom? The analogy is a limited one, for Trump is not a pagan, but, after being brought up Presbyterian, with Vincent Normal Peale as his pastor, now describes himself as a ‘non-denominational’ Christian, even if his pronouncements on life and other issues sound more boldly Catholic than many, if not most, of our own ordained leaders.
Of course, salvation depends primarily upon God, even if He may choose to use ministers of His will, witting and unwitting. In the past while, the President, for all of his human and other limitations, has been doing some remarkable evangelization, trumping up his pro-life, pro-family, pro-religion credentials, all the while shoring up the economy, putting China in its place, and trying, at least, to drain the Washington swamp. He is one of the most remarkable presidents, if not leaders, of modern times. His work ethic seems remarkable, not least for a septuagenarian. Who else would and could do what Donald Trump does and has done? Joe Biden seems like a confused, leaden lamppost next to the vivacious Trump, who from all appearances is enjoying himself immensely.
Regardless of what happens this evening, even the seemingly indefatigable Trump is nearing his twilight years, with eternity on the horizon, and we might not be surprised, and we may hope, that he does the full conversion. And we should hope and pray for the same for Biden.
For ultimately, as we reflect on the hidden life of Martin de Porres, the battle before is primarily heavenly and supernatural, and not so much earthly and political. And regardless of who wins this evening, that battle will continue, fiercer than ever, right up to the end.
Ponder, as exhibit A for now, this reflection on the militancy of LGBTQ+ and all the other alphabetical soup of sex-gender-deviancy ideology at the highest levels of academia is eye-opening even for the jaded; an insider’s account, if you will, from a ‘top-tier’ program forming future counselors and educators. There’s not much they consider verboten, except people who consider certain sexual practices verboten – that is, conservatives, and anyone with ‘hang ups’. So far, they say that ‘children’ – not defined, of course – are unable to consent. At least, that’s the story for now, but the fact that they want to expose even the most bestial of behaviours to innocent children should offer a window into their insidious intent.
This is all part of a bigger picture, the Great Reset – the transvaluation of all values, in morality, socioeconomics, family, religion – may soon be upon us in full force, and more on that soon.
The silver lining in all of this is that the more this gets out into the open, the better, so that we may battle head on, in the full light of day, of truth, of goodness, of which we may hope most still have some scintilla.
For now, it’s Go, Trump. May the Angels and Saints te custodiant et protegant.
A Closed, Unsustainable, Descending Loop
As a follow-up to my thoughts on Payette’s payout, here be a stark image of where are here in Canada. As the graph shows in, well, graphic terms, since 2025, the public sector has contributed to 95.5% of economic growth. The private sector – which funds the public sector, or is supposed to – has[…]Continue reading→
Remembering Father Alphonse de Valk
(Today marks the sixth anniversary of the death of Father Alphonse de Valk, C.S.B., a faithful, courageous and indefatigable Basilian priest, pro-life-and-family apostle, and the founder of Catholic Insight magazine. Here is what we wrote those on his entering into eternity five years ago, as we continue to remember him in our prayers and thoughts)[…]Continue reading→
Presidential Pardon of Weronika Krawczyk
As a good news, follow-up to our story from Poland, of the persecution of Weronika Krawczyk for her pro-life views, we heard that she has been granted a presidential pardon. One might still wonder why one needs a presidential pardon for simply holding the long-held belief that the child within the womb is a child,[…]Continue reading→
Pope Leo and a Rosary for Peace
Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics across the world to join him in a Rosary for peace today, at 18:00 Rome time (6 pm), which would be noon from where I write (EST). If you are able, whether at that time or another, and in whatever way you pray, to join in intercession with the[…]Continue reading→
Payette’s Payout
I was glancing through some headlines, and noticed a mention of Julie Payette – engineer and astronaut and sometime the Queen’s representative in Canada – which brought back vague memories. She was appointed Governor-General by Justin Trudeau in 2017. Ms. Payette resigned in 2021, amidst claims that she created a ‘toxic work environment’, with allegations[…]Continue reading→
Saint Stanislaus of Szczepanów
We celebrate Saint Stanislaus today (+ April 11, 1079), in light of this Easter Octave, a bishop and martyr who accepted the episcopacy only at the direct order of Pope Alexander II. He proved a wise and courageous leader of his flock, put to death by his own king, Boleslaus, for rebuking the monarch’s ‘immoral[…]Continue reading→
Weronika Krawczyk and Injustice in Poland
Catholic Action in Poland has issued a formal statement appealing to the President of the Republic of Poland to pardon Weronika Krawczyk—convicted for warning other women against an abortion-performing gynaecologist. Catholic Action (AK) emphasizes that no apology is owed to a doctor who has performed numerous abortions and proposed others; furthermore, the organization considers the[…]Continue reading→
Three Easter Musical Gems: Bach, Palestrina and Byrd
A very blessed and glorious Easter! Christus surrexit vere, alleluia! As we begin this Easter Octave with the great Solemnity of Easter, music to lift the soul would be one of Bach’s Easter cantatas, composed during his time at Leipzig in the early 1700’s, for the six Sundays of this festive season, leading up to[…]Continue reading→
Saint Isidore of Seville, the Internet and Industriousness
Today, April 4th, muted this year by Holy Saturday, is the commemoration of Saint Isidore of Seville (560-636) a bishop and doctor of the Church during a tumultuous age, when civilization was crumbling, coming apart at its very seams, which may sound sort of au courant. Then again, the form of this world has always[…]Continue reading→
An Ancient Homily for Holy Saturday
The time between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is one of waiting, in silence, as the world wonders – anticipates – what will happen, after the death of Christ. We re-live this time each year in the anamnesis of our liturgy, and in turn look forward to the glorious re-creation of all things at the[…]Continue reading→