The American TFP

Student Newspaper Lampoons the Virgin Mary, TFP Protests

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020August 26, 2006

The Blessed Mother is grossly insulted by the University of Virginia’s student newspaper, The Cavalier Daily, which printed a Nativity-like cartoon of Our Lady holding the Infant Jesus beside Saint Joseph on August 24. The figure depicting Saint Joseph says: “Mary…I don’t mean to ruin this special moment, but how did you … Read more

Back in Action in Pennsylvania

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020August 10, 2006

The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property held its annual Pennsylvania Call to Chivalry Camp for boys ages 12-18 at the TFP-staffed St. Louis de Montfort Academy on August 11-20. This year’s Pennsylvania camp was modeled largely on an earlier TFP Camp held in Louisiana. Attended by 30 … Read more

America Needs Fatima Promotes Meet the Witnesses

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020August 3, 2006

Meet the Witnesses of the Miracle of the Sun

America Needs Fatima has just republished John Haffert’s book, Meet the Witnesses, which contains the most complete collection of eyewitness testimonies to the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima ever made. In an era of rationalism and doubt, this is the book’s unique contribution to the many volumes written on Fatima. However, … Read more

Students Discuss Challenges in a Dechristianized World

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020August 3, 2006

At the end of the final banquet, the full impact of a week in Europe could be felt. With candles burning low, many gradually filtered out of the majestic ballroom at Lowenstein Castle while others engaged in conversation late into the night exchanging so many impressions. Indeed participants in the TFP’s 2006 … Read more

Defiling the Virgin Mary and the Pope

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020August 2, 2006

It is not easy to stop blasphemy. Those who ridicule the Faith are relentless in their depictions. The Comedy Central show, “South Park” is one such offender. Its shows are constantly pushing beyond the limits of decency. Moreover, they find new ways of offending Catholics that often mix the obscene and … Read more

Remember Katrina! Protest Blasphemous Mardi Gras in New Orleans

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020July 27, 2006

Remember Katrina! Protest Blasphmous Mardi Gras in New Orleans 2

The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina is still overwhelmingly present in New Orleans today. Such an event should at least serve as a point of reflection not only about the city’s physical but also its moral devastation. With this in mind, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property … Read more

An Interview with Professor Thomas Madden: Dispelling Myths About the Crusades

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020July 19, 2006

The TFP’s Crusade Magazine recently did an interview with accomplished medieval historian Professor Thomas Madden of St. Louis University, to dispel some common myths concerning the Crusades. The text of this interview is transcribed below. 1. Some authors contend the Crusades were wars of aggression against a peaceful Muslim world. What is … Read more

Spreading the Sacred Heart Badge

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020July 17, 2006

On June 2, 2006, America Needs Fatima launched the Sacred Heart Badge campaign with the intent of flooding homes across America with these blessed badges. The mailing, which was sent to 80,000 people, includes three badges: one for the addressee, and two to distribute. In 1676, Our Lord Jesus Himself introduced the … Read more

Back in Action:The TFP 2006 Louisiana Call to Chivalry Camp

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020July 5, 2006

A 1987 book titled: Missing From Action: Vanishing Manhood in America explored the causes of the diminishing role of manliness in society. From this perspective, this year’s American TFP Call to Chivalry Camp could aptly be titled: Back in Action. The event, which was held from June 28 – July 6 at … Read more

How to Say No to Gun Control

by John Horvat II December 3, 2020June 29, 2006

Polls show you are losing a coming plebiscite vote favoring gun control by a margin of three to one. The major networks are against you. The federal government is against you. Members of the clergy are against you. You do not have any funding or press. You have nine months ahead of … Read more