On July 14, young volunteers with Tradition, Family, Property (TFP)—Louisiana gathered to begin a two-week tour to defend traditional marriage throughout Louisiana and Texas. Accompanied by honk signs, bagpipes and drums, the volunteers distributed a flyer titled: “10 Reasons Why Homosexual ‘Marriage’ is Harmful and Must be Opposed.”
Under the patronage of Saint Joseph, Terror of Demons, the caravan traveled many miles with the message: “Roe v. Wade was laid to rest, same-sex ‘marriage’ is going next!”
From Louisiana to Texas
After campaigning in Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge and New Orleans in Louisiana, the caravan headed to the Lone Star State of Texas.
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Once in downtown Dallas, the young volunteers faced both support and opposition.
One man said the caravan was talking to the wrong public, while another threw a flyer on the ground. On the other hand, a man came up and thanked the TFP members for their work. “This is what we need! Thank you for all that you do, and I love the bagpipes,” said the man.
When an older lady with her daughter in a stroller was offered a flyer, she responded: “Of course! Traditional marriage is the only way marriage can be done.”
Towards the end of the campaign, one man expressed his support and said he loved the TFP symbols, especially the lion.
Hiking the Highest Point of Texas
The caravan went to the Guadalupe Mountains for a special mission: to hike the Guadalupe Peak, Texas’s highest mountain, and raise the TFP standard in honor of traditional marriage.
Starting with an eight-hour drive from Dallas, the volunteers slept the night in tents. After an early rising at 4:30 a.m., the hikers took the trail, reaching the peak around 9:00 a.m. Once there, the TFP standard was raised and a traditional marriage banner was unfurled.
The caravanners prayed for the success of the caravan and the defeat of same-sex “marriage.” With mission completed and prayers prayed, the volunteers prepared themselves for the eight-hour drive to Austin.
Austin, the Lone Star State Capital
Once in Austin, the caravan held two campaigns, one in front of the Capitol building and one at the University of Texas-Austin (UT).
At the Capitol building, the sun burned so hot that the volunteers said their feet felt on fire.
One woman came up screaming and cursing at the campaign. When confronted about same-sex “marriage,” she stated that all morals are subjective. “If morals are subjective, then would it be okay for a person to be a pedophile?” said a TFP member. “Yes!” responded the woman, “For them it would be.” “What about murder?” asked the volunteer. “Yes, it would be fine,” responded the woman.
While some volunteers were debating with the woman, a car drove by, and someone screamed, “Kill yourselves!” The woman gave a thumbs-up to the words coming from the vehicle. “Did you just give a thumbs up to us killing ourselves?” said the TFP member. “Yes. I think all of you should kill yourselves,” responded the woman.
Another passerby said, “I am a homosexual and you all can go to hell!”
One supportive family from Nazareth stopped by and helped hold some signs and the banner.
At the University of Texas-Austin (UT), a man slapped a flyer out of one of the volunteers’ hands and then tried to steal a box of flyers. The young volunteer stood in the way and prevented the would-be thief.
While the volunteers were praying the rosary, a woman came up blaspheming Our Lord and spat at one of the caravanners.
At the very end of the campaign, a man screamed: “I am going to kill you all because it is my right!”
San Antonio, Home of the Alamo
After Austin came San Antonio.
At San Antonio, the volunteers campaigned for 4 hours in the hot Texas sun.
Thankfully, a man bought some PowerAde for the volunteers. The TFP members assured the man that they would be praying for him. In return, he gave a donation. One married couple said they were glad to see young men still defending the truth.
One young man took a flyer and threw it on the ground while cursing. When the man’s mother and grandmother noticed what he did, the family apologized and rebuked him.
At the end of the campaign, a man stopped by and donated a few dozen cookies for the hungry volunteers as the volunteers were walking back to their vehicle.
The Final Stop, Houston
After many travels, the caravan reached Houston.
In Houston, the caravan received lots of support. It started with a man who donated bottles of water and tea along with chocolate. The man loved the campaign and shook all the volunteers’ hands. Not too long after, two boys came by to show their support and donate some candy.
Among the many supportive honks received, one woman in a wedding dress reached over the driver to honk the horn.
A group of young friends walking in the area loved the campaign and stayed to talk. “Thank you all for what you are doing,” said one of them.
Another young lady said she watched the TFP Student Action videos. She said she was a Catholic and was disappointed to see how some Catholics do not believe in traditional marriage.
The Battle Continues
Overall, the general reaction of the public was supportive of the Saint Joseph caravan. This was seen through the countless honks received as well as the generous donations. This shows that the hope of same-sex “marriage” being overturned just as Roe v. Wade is not a false hope but a living and fortified one—a fortified hope that confides in Our Lady, the Virgin of all Virgins.
The battle continues, and with confidence in Our Lady, the victory is certain.