Author: Doug Fuda

Eric Sammons interviews Archduke Eduard Habsburg about the remarkable history of the Habsburg family and how we all might benefit by learning more about the “Habsburg Way.” There is much here of interest to history buffs but if that’s not your cup of tea the specific discussion of the importance of marriage, having kids, and…

Here are three links to items that every Catholic should be aware of in regard to the controversy surrounding AID cuts and their effects on Catholic programs. First from the National Catholic Reporter: “CRS {Catholic Relief Services] is the top recipient of funds from the U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, which the Trump…

Beautiful family. Beautiful words. Enough said. Indeed. More than a conqueror. https://t.co/S6GArZk2fa pic.twitter.com/brQcIq1lqn — Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) February 17, 2025

This is a beautiful and compelling video message from Bishop Burbidge, regarding a very sensitive topic that is much in the news right now. Also his letter on the subject is well worth reading. A Pastoral Letter Perhaps there is a way to encourage many of our fellow citizens (including perhaps even President Trump and…

Welcome to the Family First Blog. Here we will will post links to articles on the importance of the Catholic family with an emphasis on local issues and practical suggestions to protect, strengthen and restore the “domestic church.” Recently there was an excellent article at the Crisis Magazine website. The author, David Torkington, relates how…

The Fourth Commandment states: “Honor your father and your mother.” In case you haven’t heard, last August Governor Maura Healey signed “historic” legislation which radically modified family law in Massachusetts and reaffirmed this state government as one of the worst offenders in the campaign to destroy the family. Below is a link to an article…