January 2021 Battlelines Newsletter

January 2021

Enthusiasm for Police in Port Charlotte, Fl. Rally Captain Lucy and rally participants in Port Charlotte, Florida, enjoyed positive feedback from passing motorists last month as they prayed the rosary to support the police.

Lucy raved, “The police stood behind us as we were facing a major intersection on US 41. We received beeps and ‘thumbs up’ from everyone. People stopped their cars and took pictures of us.”

Saint Michael must surely be proud of the Charlotte County Sherriff’s Office’s response. It sent twelve officers to stand with them in prayer.

“Sign me up for next year,” Lucy added, eager to accomplish Our Lady’s work, “And God bless you all.” n

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From the day He raised His standard of the Cross, all must fight and win in Its shadow.

Far more by suffering and persecution than by eloquent discourses does Jesus wish to build His Kingdom.

— Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

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Carmel, Indiana Implores Saint Michael’s Protection

Confident of the shield of Saint Michael, Americans storm Heaven, praying for the safety of their police. Carol Ann, of Carmel, Ind., gave her local police chief enough blessed Saint Michael medals for 60 officers, every man, woman, and K9 on the force! Some officers said they would keep the medals always safe and close, while others joined the rally participants in prayer. “The Chief and his wife were so taken by the Rosary, Carol Ann wrote, that they stayed to the end!

Our prayers are making a difference! We must show our police that Americans across the country love and support them and that we are grateful for their continued protection.

Would you like to lead a rally of peaceful prayer for our police? Call José toll free at 844-830-3570 or email Protest@TFP.org! n

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Saint Michael in Robert E. Ritchie Fredericksburg, Texas

From the desk of

Houston, Texas

We must make public reparation for this horrible sin that offends God so much and stand up for those who cannot help themselves. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at Protest@TFP.org or call (844) 830-3570 toll-free.

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I remain your friend, In Jesus and Mary,

Robert E. Ritchie Director

On October 31, 2020, Paul and Mary of Fredericksburg, Texas, stood with 38 prayer warriors in the public square to pray and show support for their community’s police. With gratitude and reverence, five police officers attended.

After the rally, Paul handed Saint Michael medals to the officers, reminding them that Saint Michael is the police officer’s special patron and that he will surely spread his wings of spiritual and physical protection over each one. Delighted, the officers asked for extras to take back for their colleagues.

“Don’t be embarrassed about getting in front of people to pray!” said Paul, “Without law and order, we will Saint Michael Police Rally in Long Branch, NJ descend into chaos. There are serious implications in not supporting the police!”

Would you like to stand in prayer in support of our police? Contact José at Protest@TFP.org or call (844) 830-3570 toll-free. n

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If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.

—Pope Pius XI

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Dear Soldier of Our Lady, Each new year is a fresh beginning for each of us. Some may resolve to eat healthier, exercise more, or watch less TV, while others will read more or improve their minds. While these kinds of resolutions are good, Our Lady’s children should seek to increase their fervor in Her service.

This enhances the mind and body, but, more importantly, the soul.

I invite you to fulfill this resolution by holding a Public Square Rosary Rally in defense of the unborn on any Saturday in January.

Simply hold a sign saying “Pray the Rosary to End Abortion” in a public place while praying the rosary with a few friends—that’s all it takes!

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A Light Kindles and Another Year Begins!

BY THE EDITOR

The Mary, Mother of Mercy, Restore America campaign of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP). The Restore America campaign started in St. Augustine, FL (image above).

A light is extinguished. A year concludes. It is time to recall what we have done together for the restoration of Christian Civilization. In the year of the coronavirus, TFP volunteers traveled 65,246 miles, praying the rosary in front of every state capitol, imploring Our Lady to safeguard our nation.

On October 10, rally captains organized nearly 21,000 rallies, proclaiming the message of Fatima and praying for a return to God’s order. Then, on September 26 and October 31, we prayed at some 4,000 rallies, invoking Saint Michael’s protection for our country’s police officers.

It was a year of struggle and fear but also hope awaiting the triumph of the Immaculate Heart.

We know what is behind us, but a new light is now lit! We must look ahead and be prepared to face the challenges of 2021. “Greater boldness awaits you, have courage,” someone recently told me. With calm confidence and courage, let us ask Our Lady for an increase in holy boldness in defense of Christian Civilization and an ever greater faith in her Fatima promise, that “finally, my Immaculate Heart will Triumph!” n

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Clarkdale, Arizona For months, Americans nationwide have prayed publicly, asking Saint Michael to protect our brave police officers, who are in danger now more than ever.

At many rallies, participants gave their local law enforcement officers medals of Saint Michael, Patron Saint of Police Officers.

“I was a little worried about the reactions we might get from the police when we offered them Saint Michael medals,” wrote Rally Captain Ruth of Clarkdale, Ariz. “But the first policeman we met showed us that he was already wearing one! Thank you for giving us the idea to show our appreciation and concern for them in this way!”

We must stand publicly for those who defend us!

We cannot sit on the sidelines as fear and violence spread. These special Rosary rallies are powerful supernatural weapons that inspire our police to continue to protect us all! n

Prayer Intention

Month

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— For an end to abortion — To increase in our fervor as we serve Our Lady this new year

Mission, Texas

Leading her group of prayer warriors, Margarita, a rally captain from Mission, Tex., thanked God for the presence of many police officers, who prayerfully joined them in front of the Mission Police Station.

“These rallies touched the hearts of our men and women in blue!” Margarita said. “May God and our Blessed Mother bless you and all of those who persevere in prayer to restore order to our country.”

These rallies offer prayer, gratitude, and encouragement to our loyal police officers all over this great nation! The public Rosaries for the protection of our police has given our police the moral support they deserve. n

On a Powerful Gift — St. Louis de Montfort tells us that since people have neglected this gift from heaven – the Rosary – all kinds of sin and disorder have spread far and wide.

Our Lady not only blesses those who say her Rosary, but also abundantly rewards those who, by their example, inspire others to say it as well.

(Saint Louis de Montfort's Secret of the Rosary) We ask Our Lady to increase our calm, courage and confidence in 2021. For those who have faith, the words of Our Lady in Fatima will always resound in their hearts, " Finally, my Immaculate Heart will triumph". n

Kansas City, Missouri For months now, faithful Catholics have gathered on the steps of the Kansas City, Mo. police headquarters, in prayerful support of law enforcement. During one rally, 45 people attended, including the Kansas City police chief, who brought bottled water for each prayer warrior as he thanked them for their witness.

“People understand the enormous need that our police have for peaceful and prayerful support,” rally captain Jack said. “The police were very happy to have us there. Our presence did an enormous good and boosted the morale of this brave, thin blue line!” n

New Iberia, Georgia Rally Captain Patricia had everything ready for her October 10 Rosary Rally when Hurricane Delta blew through her hometown of New 20,613 rosary rallies were held in ANF’s Public Square Rosary Iberia, Ga. She was sure that Rally Crusade acroose the US. (Image: Ashland, VA.) no one else would brave the storm to come to the rally. “So,” she said, “I went by myself to pray the rosary at 12:00 noon.” The high winds forced her to put away her beautiful banner.

She wasn’t praying very long when five people, who love Our Lady as much as she does, arrived to pray with her. “Doesn’t sound like much,” she added, “but after a hurricane like that – I thought it was awesome!”

Despite the foul weather, the six prayer warriors recited fifteen decades. Patricia declared, “I wouldn’t have wanted to disappoint Mr. Ritchie or my Heavenly Mother, Mary.” n

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Forgotten Truth

It is not enough just to wish well. We must also do well.

—Saint Ambrose

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