The American TFP

Saint Joseph’s Altars: Giving of the King’s Bounty

by Ben Broussard March 18, 2019March 16, 2019

Every year New Orleans plays host to a longstanding Catholic tradition which has its origins in the Middle Ages. On Saint Joseph’s Day, March 19th, Catholics all over the city are eager to show their devotion to the head of the Holy Family. The celebration serves as a striking contrast in a … Read more

The Asian Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina: “Nature’s Vengeance”?

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo September 13, 2017January 9, 2006

It has been a year since the catastrophic tsunami that swept the coastlines of nations on the Indian Ocean. More recently, Americans are still reeling from a series of hurricanes that devastated the southern U.S. and particularly New Orleans. In the wake of these events, the polemic continues unabated between those who … Read more