Cursillos Are a Phenomenon in Spain as Well – Folha de S. Paulo, December 31, 1972
by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira I was deeply impressed by four clippings from the prestigious Spanish magazine Vida Nueva on Cursillos in Christianity. What impression will these clippings make on those in our country who maintain that the Bishop of Campos’ accusations against this movement are mere figments of the imagination? As everyone […]
Arguments, a Christmas Gift – Folha de S. Paulo, December 24, 1972
The truth is the best gift for all men, including those who ignore it or even turn their backs on it.
Never Have So Many Suffered So Much at the Hands of One Man – Folha de S. Paulo, December 17, 1972
The brave South Vietnamese continue to fight back. But what can they achieve against the three superpowers colluding, the US, Russia, and China?
The Eagle Prostrates Before the Sugar Mouse – Folha de S. Paulo, December 10, 1972
After yielding ground to the paper bear and the paper tiger, the American eagle seems willing to bow meekly and be intimidated by the Cuban mouse.
The Pastoral Letter on Cursillos in Christianity – Folha de S. Paulo, December 3, 1972
by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Bishop Antônio de Castro Mayer will undoubtedly go down in the history of the Church in our century. His intelligence and culture, together with his boldness in defending the good cause in critical circumstances, ensure this abundantly. Is there any facet that defines the Bishop of Campos for […]
Lessons From a Confidential Document – Folha de S. Paulo, November 26, 1972
In the pillory of history, Roosevelt stood alone with his small team of collaborators, including the sinister George Marshall, who pushed China toward communism. Nixon and Kissinger, however, will not be alone. The number of their accomplices is immense!
The Silent Ones of the West – Folha de S. Paulo, November 19, 1972
The silent ones are not merely tired. They are perplexed and bewildered. They represent what remains of common sense in humanity. Contemporary life is on the margins of common sense.
Breaking Out of the Vacuum – Folha de S. Paulo, November 5, 1972
With the partial exception of the German party, Christian Democracy functions worldwide as a waterslide that aids the spread of communism. In some places, it has completely discredited itself in this regard.
A Saving Flick – Folha de S. Paulo, October 29, 1972
It is true that the West is in decline, but the communist world is declining even more. For better or worse, our regime is surviving. As for the Soviet regime, a well-aimed, forceful blow could bring it down. Delivering that flick is an unavoidable duty for the free world.
The “Kerensky” Clique – Folha de S. Paulo, October 22, 1972
How can a minority manipulate conservative public opinion to drag it into accepting leftism? Obviously, by plunging it into inaction, confusion, and division.