After spending some time distributing pro-traditional marriage literature at the Los Angeles Fair in Pomona this morning, our campaign was cut short due to strict free speech regulations. The free speech area was a 5 x 5 white box and security guards were present at all times to make sure people stayed … Read more
As soon as he saw our sign, he smiled and exclaimed: “Right on guys, right on! God is pleased with your work.” Everyone crossing the intersection heard him. Some smiled in agreement. Others sneered or pretended not to notice our banners, although it is hard to miss an 18-foot banner and a … Read more
“What is this all about?” asked a student at Bakersfield College. After Mr. Cesar Franco explained the importance of traditional marriage and gave him a flier, he said: “That’s great! Thank you! Let me shake your hand. What church are you from?” After being informed that TFP volunteers are Catholic, he wanted … Read more
Thus far, Bakersfield is the city where the most people honked their horns in support of traditional marriage; bus drivers, policemen, fire trucks, cars, even pedestrians on the sidewalk found a way to honk for true marriage. We simply received an outstanding reception. Almost invariably, when obscene words are directed against us … Read more
While visiting college campuses, we’ve found that access to “free speech” areas are not always so free, at least to opinions which promote virtue and reject sin as our current campaign for traditional marriage does. Perhaps “controlled speech” areas would be a more fitting name for these designated “free speech” zones. However, … Read more
When you see the famous Sequoias, their grandeur instantly inspires you to think of their Creator. Their massive size and superior beauty speak of the blessings God has bestowed on our great nation. For many of us it was the first time visiting the Sequoia National Park, a well-deserved break for my … Read more
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
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
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
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