Jonathan Marin 
Washington, D.C., was a ghost town. The streets are usually buzzing with tourists at this time of the year. Now they were almost empty. Only passing cars, joggers and other pedestrians walked down unkempt sidewalks. The silent scene of vacant streets and neoclassical structures suggested images of Rome abandoned after a barbarian … Read more
Built of red brick and white wooden trim, the State Capitol Building in Dover, Delaware, stood tall against the bright sky of what seemed a typical July day. Its three-tiered central tower overlooks a monument to the Delaware troops who fought in the Revolutionary War. Visible atop the pedestal are three charging … Read more
“It’s about 100 degrees out here, but the fires of Hell are much hotter,” said Thomas, who was spiritually prepared to face the heat during a rosary rally for America at his state capital. “I was just thinking about how much Our Lord suffered, and then I thought, ‘You know? We could … Read more
Standing in front of the State Capitol Building in Trenton, New Jersey, on July 17, Catholics assembled to pray the full Rosary as part of the “Mary, Mother of Mercy, Restore America” campaign. Launched by the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP), this campaign’s mission is to … Read more
On July 17, a heavy mist shrouded Connecticut’s State Capitol Building. Its Chateau-like appearance with towers and parapets loomed high above the pathway that ran through its lush grounds. In this melancholy haze, a streak of red and gold darted skyward to reveal a rampant lion bearing the cross of Christ on … Read more
On the morning of July 16, a group of Catholics rallied on the sidewalk in front of New Hampshire’s State House in Concord to pray for America’s conversion. The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) organized this Rosary rally as part of its nationwide “Mary, Mother of … Read more
With church doors only recently reopened with restrictions, New Yorkers were eager to gather before the State Capitol Building in Albany for a public Rosary Rally. The July 15 event was organized by the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) as part of a nationwide prayer campaign, … Read more
On July 2, concerned Catholics gathered for a rally in front of the Ohio State Capitol Building in Columbus to pray the rosary for America. The event was part of the “Mary, Mother of Mercy, Restore America” campaign organized by the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP). … Read more
Graffiti was sprayed all over the walls and streets. Toppled statues and destroyed monuments were everywhere. The boarded-up windows showed that the area was a long way from returning to “normal.” Under darkening clouds, this scene from the ground of Wisconsin’s State Capitol Building served to underscore the dire state of the … Read more
In the state most marked by waves of destructive riots, a gathering of a very different nature took place. On June 28, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) organized a Rosary rally in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The rally was part of an effort by traveling groups … Read more