This is the true story of a Marine wounded in Korea in 1950. Writing to his mother, he told her of a fascinating encounter he experienced in the war. Father Walter Muldy, a U.S. Navy … Continue reading
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Saint Louis IX Was Both a Man of Peace and a Warrior
August 25 is the feast of Saint Louis, King of France, a model of Catholic statesmen, who participated in two crusades. Dom Prosper Guéranger (1805-1875), the famous Abbot of Solesmes, makes some excellent commentaries about … Continue reading
Dodging Bullets While Saving Souls
“There are no atheists in a foxhole.” This catchphrase has been attributed to many authors, which is often the case for pithy phrases that tell great truths. Those who are on the brink of a … Continue reading
9/11: an Attack on America and Psywar Against Order
Originally posted on 7, November 2001 by the American TFP. We are faced with the nation’s first postmodern war. It is a war of networks against nations, begun with irrational acts that defy the rational … Continue reading
Jerusalem is conquered in the First Crusade
It was decided that the assault should begin during the night of 13-14 July…The first task of the assailants was to bring their wooden castles right up to the walls…All night long and during the … Continue reading
The Crusaders attack Jerusalem
The attack began the night of July 13, [1099,] and the defenders let loose a hail of stones and rivers of Greek fire…. The battle hung in the balance during the morning hours of July … Continue reading
Don Pelayo starts the Reconquista with the battle of Covadonga
By contrast with the catastrophic loss of Spain, the chroniclers tell us that through Divine Providence liberty was restored to the Christian people and the Asturian kingdom was brought into being. This reportedly occurred when … Continue reading