Beware the Peaceful Ones! – Folha de S. Paulo, December 14, 1982
The peaceful tolerate everything—except the disturbance of their peace. And once that is shattered, they can become fierce with surprising ease…
The Beggar Is Right! – Folha de S. Paulo, November 26, 1982
In my opinion, the beggar’s choice would be the correct one. Only that option would genuinely align with the true Catholic sense.
The Galliard of Don John of Austria – Folha de S. Paulo, November 4, 1982
The results of the recent Spanish elections: the most important thing that happened was the disbanding of the center, which split into two parts)
Soviet Slavery and the Steel Cord – Folha de S. Paulo, October 24, 1982
A study of the construction of the Yamal pipeline, an immense cord of steel with which Moscow intends to strangle both Eastern and Western Europe, since it will make both dependent on Soviet gas to face the rigors of winter.
The Cubbyhole – Folha de S. Paulo, September 30, 1982
The world outside the aquarium could come crashing down, and the fish would not pay the slightest attention to it.
Preposterous Suspicion and Rash Judgment – Folha de S. Paulo, September 15, 1982
The TFP is launching a nationwide book to inform the public about the widely debated Basic Christian Communities— their aims, ideology, methods, and overall orientation.
Querem mesmo a escravidão? – Folha de S. Paulo, 9 de setembro de 1982
Modo de ser pessoal. – Permanecer hesitante, indiferente, átono, não é comigo.
Do They Really Want Slavery? – Folha de S. Paulo, September 9, 1982
Remaining hesitant, indifferent, or unresponsive is not my style. I try to encourage and present new arguments to those who think like me. I debate with those who disagree. I speak kindly to those who are hesitant, in the sincere hope of giving them at least a little certainty in the sea of doubt where I see them struggle.
The Social Function, the Club, and the Knife – Folha de S. Paulo, August 12, 1982
“Social function, social function! How many injustices, and even crimes are threatening all Brazil in your name.”
Russian Meddling in Latin America Will Not Stop – Folha de S. Paulo, July 24, 1982
I am persuaded that the Vietnamization of South America is old plan that Moscow will absolutely not give up. And if a new political complication tending to vietnamize us appears in the horizon, this article will be as useful as a notary public deed. For it will prove that Moscow was behind this new complication from the beginning.