Sept 13 – Fresno

Sept 13 - Fresno 1

Fresno was extremely receptive to the message of traditional marriage. The owner of a Mexican restaurant treated us to hearty breakfast; huevos rancheros, bacon and other tasty dishes, a good start for a full day of campaigning. We set up at the busiest intersection we could find outside of River Park Mall. … Read more

Sept 12 – Monterey

Sept 12 - Monterey 1

This morning our host family made us a hearty breakfast and some of the best omelets west of the Mississippi. With renewed energy, we made our way to Monterey, and after receiving Holy Communion at the Cathedral, our souls were spiritually fortified for another day of campaigning for traditional marriage. Monterey is … Read more

Sept 11 – Carmel

Sept 11 - Carmel

Carmel is a quaint, well-to-do town on the Pacific shoreline, a famous vacation spot, with expensive restaurants, art galleries and such. But more importantly, it is a gem of Catholic heritage where Blessed Junipero Sierra established one of the twenty-one California missions. His remains rest under the main alter of the Carmel … Read more

Sept 10 – Stanford University and Palo Alto

Sept 10 - Stanford University and Palo Alto 1

With memories of UC Berkeley still fresh in our minds, we headed off to Stanford University. Its imposing buildings and manicured gardens are worth seeing. Since classes had not fully started, people were sparse. However, we gave out some traditional marriage fliers near the cafeteria and decided to move to the city … Read more

Sept 9 – San Jose

Sept 9 - San Jose

I am writing after a great campaign in San Jose, where we spent our time rallying support for traditional marriage at a very busy four-way intersection. Eight lanes of traffic moved on one side and six on the other. In a span of four hours, about 31,200 cars passed our signs. And … Read more

Sept 8 – Burning in Berkeley [VIDEO]

Sept 8 - Burning in Berkeley [VIDEO] 1

Sather Gate, University of California – Berkeley He looked at the flier and froze like a statue for a few long seconds. “Are you sure you know where you are?” asked the student. “Yes, of course,” I answered as I passed out more fliers defending traditional marriage near Sather Gate. But he … Read more

Sept 7 – San Rafael

Sept 7 - San Rafael 1

We were fortunate to attend a Latin Mass and Benediction today at Saint Vincent’s, a beautiful Church north of San Rafael. Before the homily, Father was kind enough to announce that pro-traditional marriage fliers outlining the Church’s position would be distributed after Mass. “As Catholics we need to understand that there is … Read more

Sept 5 – Santa Rosa

Sept 5 - Santa Rosa 1

The moment we set up this morning on Mendocino Ave. in Santa Rosa and finished praying three Hail Marys, a man already began yelling insults at the top of his lungs. In order to avoid hearing the obscenities, we sang a hymn composed by St. Louis de Montfort, We Want God. It … Read more

Sept 4 – Yuba City

Sept 4 - Yuba City

As we stood at a busy intersection on Rt. 20 with our banners and signs, plenty of people honked, cheered, waved and gave us the thumbs up with gusto. Support for traditional marriage in Yuba City was overwhelming. “I want to let you know that you are the answer to my prayers,” … Read more

Sept 3 – American River Community College

Sept 3 - American River Community College 3

The campaign today at American River College near Sacramento was perhaps one of the most heated and intense campaigns in TFP Student Action history. After reaching campus, we split up into three groups. Each group put on their TFP capes, prayed the customary three Hail Marys and began distributing fliers. The weather … Read more