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Boys Embrace Chivalry at TFP Fall Camp

Pop-culture tells us that happiness is found in money, pleasure and prestige.  We are told not to pursue those lofty ideals of honor, heroism and sacrifice that flourished during the Age of Faith.  After all, Hollywood leads the way now.  This is 2015, not 1099.  Get with the times.

However, at the 2015 TFP-Louisiana Call to Chivalry Fall Camp a new generation of boys has turned away from the Hollywood paradigm and embraced the virtues of Chivalry with great enthusiasm.  More and more boys sense that Hollywood is fake and Chivalry is real.

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From November 20-25, dozens of boys between the ages of 12-18 joined the 5th annual TFP Fall Camp in the wilderness of the Ozarks in Arkansas.  Housed in log cabins nestled on the edge of the Buffalo River, the young men arrived with their fathers for an action-packed furlough of adventure.  The setting of solitude was ideal for reflection, prayer, educational talks, good Catholic conversation and outdoor activity.

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Boys Embrace Chivalry at TFP Fall Camp

The “Strong Money” of Good King Saint Louis

Written by John Horvat II

Speaking with a friend recently, we chanced to talk about money and coins. He is a coin collector and had just visited a coin shop nearby. I mentioned my own studies of medieval economy and its coinage. Much to my surprise and delight, he reached into his inner coat pocket and pulled out a gros tournois coin minted almost 750 years ago in France.

For me it was something of an emotional experience. I had seen pictures of the coin and knew a bit of its history. But I had never actually held the coin in my hand. When my friend handed it to me, I was thrilled by the chance to “touch history.”

The Origin of the CoinThis is no ordinary coin. It is small, slightly larger yet much thinner than a dime. It is also beautiful with inscriptions and symbols full of meaning upon its faces.

It should be explained that this coin was born of prosperity, since the value of the then-standard denier, or penny, was inconveniently small for use in trade and commerce. Introduced in 1266, this medieval silver coin, worth 12 denier, provided the added value needed to favor France’s expanding economy.

It was called the gros tournois because it was minted at the city of Tours—the towers of the city’s abbey appear on one of the coin’s faces. While many cities in medieval France minted their own gros coins, the ones from Tours were among the most stable over the course of centuries.

An Extraordinary RulerHowever, what makes this particular coin very special is the fact that he who minted it was no ordinary person. His name actually appears in Latin on the coin and reads:Ludovicus Rex, or Louis the King, also known as Saint Louis.

King Saint Louis IX (1214-1270) was a virtuous ruler beloved by his people ... (to finish the article, please click on the link below)

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Sign Petition Against Planned Parenthood at Catholic Campus

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Trinity Washington University -- a Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur -- currently refers students to mega abortion provider Planned Parenthood on its web site.

The entry for Planned Parenthood Federation of America is featured by the university's "Health & Wellness Center" under "Women's Health." [see the page here]




"If Catholic campuses like Trinity give Planned Parenthood legitimacy, where will Catholic students be able to find a Catholic environment that truly honors God and follows His Commandments?" asked TFP Student Action Director, John Ritchie.

"In our chaotic culture, this listing is highly confusing -- even scandalous. Catholic educators should encourage students to call for Planned Parenthood's permanent closure, not feature their baby killing centers as a legitimate health option for students," Ritchie said.  "As a Catholic university, Trinity should cut ties with Planned Parenthood immediately." 

TFP Student Action is launching a peaceful and respectful petition calling Trinity Washington University to remove Planned Parenthood from its web site.  The online petition is addressed to Dr. Patricia A. McGuire, president of Trinity, located in Washington, D. C.

"If enough good people speak out against Planned Parenthood, the pro-abortion movement will have a difficult time infiltrating and undermining more Catholic campuses with its destructive agenda," Ritchie concluded. 

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More contact information (please be firm yet polite):

Dr. Patricia A. McGuire
Trinity President’s Office, Main 150
125 Michigan Avenue, N.E.
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-884-9050
president@trinitydc.edu





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