Fighting Abortion in a Cultural War – 2006

Year after year since the tragic Roe v. Wade decision, we come here to protest abortion on the streets of the nation’s capital. Year after year, the devastation caused by abortion becomes more patent, while its harmful consequences accumulate. Abortion and the “Culture of Death” Because of abortion, our country must seek … Read more

Encouragement from Archbishop Burke

In its ongoing efforts against Dan Brown’s blasphemous book, The Da Vinci Code, the American TFP received a welcome note of encouragement from Raymond L. Burke, Archbishop of St. Louis. The American TFP sent the archbishop their recent book, Rejecting The Da Vinci Code, asking for his comments. Besides thanking the American … Read more

Prince Bertrand Warmly Welcomed in St. Louis

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On January 12-16, the city of St. Louis received its own when Prince Bertrand of Orleans-Braganza visited the city named after his ancestor. The Prince was in the city to deliver the keynote speech at the Seventh Annual Marian Conference at the Adam’s Mark Hotel near the Gateway Arch. He also addressed … Read more

The Universe Is “Too Fine-Tuned for Chance”

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An Interview with Mr. John Calvert on Intelligent Design Francis Slobodnik of Crusade Magazine interviewed John H. Calvert, a lawyer and a managing director of Intelligent Design Network, Inc. Mr. Calvert has focused on constitutional requirements for teaching origins science in public schools, has been actively involved in the debate across the … Read more

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