Which Flag Will You Be Flying on July 4th?

As the Fourth of July approaches, Americans are faced with a troubling question: Which flag will you be flying this holiday? The day should serve as an occasion for the nation to unite around its national symbol. Americans have always celebrated with patriotic displays of the stars and stripes of all sizes. … Read more

Three Things to Ponder This Fourth of July

Three Things to Ponder This Fourth of July

This Fourth of July is different from others. Normally it is a festive occasion for family and friends to gather. We celebrate what it means to be an American, which is the deliberately vague idea that it means being and doing whatever we want. This year, we face an existential crisis calling … Read more

This Is the America I Celebrate on July 4th

This Is the America I Celebrate on July 4th 1

Looking at the state of the nation, I wonder which America we are celebrating this July 4th. The nation is clearly divided, and thus many Americas appear. Not all are to be celebrated. This year has been particularly marked by disunity and vitriol. One image that particularly stands out in my mind is … Read more

Summer Camp Echoes to ‘¡Viva Cristo Rey!’

Summer Camp Echoes to ‘¡Viva Cristo Rey!’ 1

Crusade Magazine thought our readers might enjoy the background regarding the annual TFP Call to Chivalry Summer Camp that is held in Norwood, Louisiana. The camp is the innovation of TFP-Louisiana President Thomas Drake, who shares with us his thoughts and insights behind this endeavor. *          *          * Crusade: What motivated you to organize … Read more