Glory, Joy, Honor – Folha de S. Paulo, February 10, 1974
“The good shepherd gives his life for his sheep.” – The Archbishop of Esztergom, Cardinal Mindszenty
What Is Modernity? – Folha de S. Paulo, February 3, 1974
What is not understandable is that today’s “modern man” acclaims restorers of prehistory as super-modern and accuses those who wish to preserve and develop the perennial traditions inherited from the past, especially from the Middle Ages, of being antiquated.
Empty Tanks, Empty Heads – Folha de S. Paulo, January 27, 1974
I am more frightened by the apathy, listlessness, and emptiness of minds bewildered by contemporary chaos than by empty gas tanks.
“Thou Who Didst Know the Example” – Folha de S. Paulo, January 20, 1974
Poland: a beatiful exemple of the Catholics’ intransigent courage.
The Self-Indulgent – Folha de S. Paulo, January 13, 1974
People of integrity practice indulgence mainly toward others, while those who lack integrity practice it especially toward themselves.
Have You Heard? – Folha de S. Paulo, January 6, 1974
Every right is limited by its social function. Work gives rights. Therefore, these rights must likewise be limited by their social function.
Useless and Counterproductive – Folha de S. Paulo, December 30, 1973
The UN exists to maintain peace. Once the Arab-Israeli conflict was declared, no one asked for its good offices to bring the warring parties to an understanding. And the Geneva negotiations are taking place outside its framework. So what is the UN for?
“Magnificat” for Venezuela – Folha de S. Paulo, December 16, 1973
President Caldera of Venezuela, in a press, radio, and TV interview, sought to refute an open letter the Venezuelan TFP had addressed to him.
Cuba – Folha de S. Paulo, December 9, 1973
I wholeheartedly support Bishop Boza Masvidal’s wish that we may achieve Christian social justice through non-Marxist means. This stands in stark contrast to Marxism and can be realized only in a harmoniously hierarchical and balanced society, in which leading, average, and modest people have what they need for a dignified, prosperous, and secure life.
The Improvident Team – II – Folha de S. Paulo, December 4, 1973
Will this immense team of great and super-great, highly short-sighted people be able to sustain the morale of the peoples of Europe and America throughout a severe crisis, thereby preventing them from being “Finlandized”?