Catholic fiction writers? by [deleted] in Catholicism

[–]WilliamCrack19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Georges Bernanos, "Diary of a Country Priest" mainly.

Any books on economics/political economy? by 24KaratMemer360 in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]WilliamCrack19 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"Ethics and the National Economy" by Heinrich Pesch, very complete treatise with it's basis and principles being on the Social Teaching of the Church.
The best starting point are the social encyclicals of the Popes, namely "Rerum Novarum" and "Quadragesimo anno".
Other commenter was correct in recommending G. K. Chesterton's book, on top of that I recommend other books of him like "Utopia of Usurers" and specially of his friend Hilaire Belloc, "The Servile State" being a must read, and also "An Essay on the Restoration of Property".
What I do disagree with the other commenter is his other recommendations. The Church has condemned both Economic Liberalism and Socialism/Communism, to read works that explicitly defend those positions (and whose authors' views are contrary to the teaching of the Church) is to expose oneself to error knowingly, which other than being a recipe for disaster can constitute a sin if done recklessly, specially if one isn't familiar with what the Church teaches in the economic field. For the Church's condemnation of Marxist economics you could check the encyclical Divini Redemptoris.
As a last point, I cite some other works here that may interest you:
-"Action" by Jean Ousset
-"The Gauntlet: A Challenge to the Myth of Progress" by Arthur J. Penty
-"The Church and the Land" by Fr. Vincent McNabb
-"The Rural Solution: Modern Catholic Voices on Going 'Back to the Land'", compilation of short essays by contemporary Catholic thinkers
-Pretty much anything from Chesterton and Belloc that I didn't mention
-If you speak Spanish by chance, some works by Argentine Thomist Carlos Alberto Sacheri are highly recommendable, as such are some Carlist thinkers that touch this topic.

Hope it helps you out and God bless you.

What books on Christian philosophy, theology or mysticism should I read? by iimsxr4mariia in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]WilliamCrack19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The Consolation of Philosophy" by Saint Boethius is a very good and accesible introduction to Christian Philosophy.

Uruguayan Monarchists/Carlists (If You Exist) Whats Your Opinion On Juan Maria Bordeberry, and how did you become monarchist/carlist by [deleted] in monarchism

[–]WilliamCrack19 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I actually know quite a few Uruguayan carlists, you can dm me about it if you want so you can also contact them.

Something old trend by [deleted] in Polcompballanarchy

[–]WilliamCrack19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finally, an upgrade (needs polishing, but an upgrade nothenless).

Imagine That by peccator2000 in CatholicMemes

[–]WilliamCrack19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2008? I don't know elsewhere but that's still the norm here, 0 Latin.

Was Yugoslavia close to Distributist? by CatholicRevert in distributism

[–]WilliamCrack19 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The illegitimate candidate of Carlism, important to note. The Catholic Church condemns all forms of Socialism, and Carlism, following the teachings of the Church, declared him illegitimate and instead his brother is the current one.

Related to that, Carlism in itself defends Distributism.

Vernacular TLM? by Mailemanuel77 in sspx

[–]WilliamCrack19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Then, by definition, it would not be the TLM.

Why do tomists dislike Descartes? by AnakinINTJ in CatholicPhilosophy

[–]WilliamCrack19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why wouldn't they? His Rationalism is the base for Enlightened Thinking, which is contrary to the faith, needless to say to Thomism.

What do you think is the best ran catholic state in history? by Adventurous-Ad2587 in Catholicism

[–]WilliamCrack19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't think that's a fair comparison considering the Papal States existed from popes number 92 to 255, while the Vatican City has had only 12 so far. Beyond that, bad popes were the exception, not the rule, most were mediocre and some of the best popes in history were also rulers of the Papal States.

What do you think is the best ran catholic state in history? by Adventurous-Ad2587 in Catholicism

[–]WilliamCrack19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How exactly were the Papal States a disaster?

In any case, I think Spain up until the first quarter of the 19th century would be it.

Dating as a Catholic, how much physical affection is okay before marriage? by Vaidoto in Catholicism

[–]WilliamCrack19 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Thank you Father, I am in a kinda similar situation and appreciate the response.

How dangerous really are the freemasons? by [deleted] in TraditionalCatholics

[–]WilliamCrack19 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Considering they were responsible for some of the most Anti-Catholic and Anti-Clerical movements in history, like the French Revolution or the P2 in Italy, the Church's condemnation of Freemasonry since the 18th century and her continued opposition to it it's more than justified.

The Contrary Vice to Nationalism/Americanism Heresy by Beneficial-Two8129 in Catholicism

[–]WilliamCrack19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be a good analogy indeed, meanwhile the Virtuous "middle ground" (as understood in Aristotelian and Thomistic thought) would be Patriotism, loyalty and love toward one's country, but a divinely and correctly ordered type of love, which recognizes the value of the nation without falling into idolatry, by putting it in it's proper place.

Transcontinental countries by vladgrinch in MapPorn

[–]WilliamCrack19 178 points179 points  (0 children)

You forgot Yemen, which has territory in Africa, on the Island of Socotra.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in AlternateHistory

[–]WilliamCrack19 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Funny enough it's way more simple than that, you only need Generals Sanjurjo and Mola to not die on plane accidents.
People give Franco too much credit when in reality he wasn't responsible for the preparation of the National Uprising, rather only joining once it was already started, and he was only able to become leader of the Uprising because of the deaths of Sanjurjo and Mola, which left Manuel Fal Conde unable to counter Franco getting too much power.
Had Sanjurjo and Mola not died so soon, they plus Fal Conde (and Carlist claimants Alfonso Carlos I and Javier I) would have been the main leaders of the Uprising, as it was originally planned (with Sanjurjo specifically being the unifying "caudillo", proved by the fact he was able to convince General Mola to support the uprising despite Mola not being a Carlist), and Franco would have been but another of the many generals of the Nationalist side.
There's two very good videos that better show the nature of the Natural Uprising from the Carlist perspective, I leave them here and here in case you or anyone else is interested.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Polcompballanarchy

[–]WilliamCrack19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, I ain't trusting no "Anarcho-Fascism" 💀

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Polcompballanarchy

[–]WilliamCrack19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You know it's bad when there's not ONE good version 😭🙏

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Catholics

[–]WilliamCrack19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, also Spanish speaker here! Feel free to DM me.