Catholic Military Chaplains: America’s Forgotten Heroes

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“War is Hell” General William Tecumseh Sherman once noted. Indeed there is nothing to celebrate about warfare; however unfortunately it has been present with mankind in his fallen nature since departing from the Garden of Eden. War was a common affair throughout the Old Testament. Saint Augustine understood the sometimes unfortunate necessity … Read more

Saint Damien: A Hero Who Died on the Battlefield of Honor

Saint Damien: A Hero Who Died on the Battlefield of Honor 1

""""[vc_column_text] There are few places on Earth more beautiful than Hawaii. While this idyllic paradise may be the destination spot for tourists and honeymooners, Joseph de Veuster was eager to go there for a completely different reason. It was Joseph’s missionary zeal that attracted him to Hawaii where he volunteered to care … Read more

Finding Our Knights

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""[vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]An American Knight: The Life of Col. John W. Ripley, USMC Written by Norman J. Fulkerson ISBN: 978-1-877905-41-4 Hardcover bound, 218 pages with 33 illustrations $14.95 Order today from The American TFP’s online store: https://store.tfp.org/products/An-American-Knight-%28Hard-Cover%29.html[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]""""[vc_column_text]There are plenty of books that tell the soldier’s story and take the reader beyond … Read more

A Commentary on Fortitude

A Commentary on Fortitude

There are times, when the Holy Spirit requires from a Christian something beyond interior resistance of the enemies of his soul: he must make an outward protestation against error and evil, as often as position or duty demands it. On such occasions, he must bear to become unpopular, and console himself with … Read more

Soldiers Are Not Terrorists!

Soldiers Are Not Terrorists!

The following letters were sent to President George W. Bush and Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld.   The Honorable George W. Bush President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family … Read more