American TFP Decries “Extra Virgin”

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition Family and Property (TFP) decries the advertisement offering a statue of the Blessed Mother called “Extra Virgin,” wrapped in a contraceptive “veil of latex” that appeared in the December 5 issue of the Jesuit weekly magazine America. The brutal insensitivity of the statue and … Read more

Gathered ’round the Manger

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Once again, Lord, Christmas approaches. Christianity hastens again to adore Thee in the manger at Bethlehem, where Thou can be seen by the light of the twinkling star or under the brighter and more splendorous light of the maternal and sweet gaze of Mary. Saint Joseph stands nearby, so captivated by Thee … Read more

Bringing Christ back into Christmas

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On December 18, nearly 250 local supporters and friends of the American TFP gathered at the group’s national headquarters in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, for this year’s Christmas open house. The reality that Christ’s birth should be at the center of the holiday, was a consideration that greatly influenced this year’s celebration. During … Read more

Add a Note of Seriousness to Your Year

The 2006 America Needs Fatima Calendars are in, and this year’s theme is seriousness. The calendar begins with a reflection analyzing a picture of the three Fatima seers, which points out a seeming paradox. While the three children are undoubtedly very youthful, they are profoundly serious.   Contrary to the spirit of … Read more

Taking the Leary Challenge

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Comedian Denis Leary has overstepped the limits many times in the past, but this time he has gone way too far, by hosting what he calls an “anti-Christmas Christmas special” on Comedy Central. The one-hour program is literally overflowing with blasphemies and profanities which include denying the virginity of Our Lady, ridiculing … Read more

Standing By The Cross in Nebraska

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When the University of Nebraska’s Studio Theatre advertised its plans to stage the blasphemous anti-Catholic play “Corpus Christi,” the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) and its TFP Student Action and America Need Fatima campaign immediately launched a prayerful protest. “Corpus Christi” portrays Our Lord and His … Read more

“Why Don’t They Tell us These Things”

“Why Don’t They Tell us These Things”

It often happens that while traveling with the Fatima statue we get into conversations with host families about the Fatima message. Such was the case one evening in Atlanta, Georgia while chatting with one father and his 12 year old daughter, Lillie. The last time I had seen this girl was close … Read more

Washington Bureau Launches Rejecting The Da Vinci Code

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On Saturday, December 3, the TFP Washington Bureau was filled with friends and supporters who braved a blustery winter night to hear a presentation on the hard-hitting book just authored by the TFP Committee on American Issues, Rejecting The Da Vinci Code: How a Blasphemous Novel Brutally Attacks Our Lord and the … Read more

Rejecting The Da Vinci Code Book Goes Nationwide

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As part of its massive protest against blasphemy, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) and its America Needs Fatima campaign are targeting tens of thousands of their activists sending them copies of the book, Rejecting The Da Vinci Code. By spreading the book to select membership … Read more

Students Defend Our Lord’s Honor at Ohio State, Irritate Liberals

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Year after year, our secular culture seeks to eradicate every public display of devotion to the Christ Child during the Christmas season. “Merry Christmas” is replaced with an empty-sounding, “Happy Holidays.” Cities rename their traditional Christmas trees “Holiday” trees and nativity scenes are removed or banned from public squares. The trend is … Read more