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By Lawrence P. Grayson
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On Easter morning, March 25, 1951, the Catholic priest mounted the steps of a partially destroyed church, and turned to face his congregation, some 60 men – gaunt, foul-smelling, in tattered clothing. Fr. Emil Kapaun raised a small, homemade, wooden cross to begin a prayer service, led the men in the Rosary, heard the confessions of the Catholics, and performed a Baptism. Then, he wept because there was no bread or wine to consecrate so that the men could receive the Eucharist.
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By José Maria dos Santos
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Mortally wounded, Garcia Moreno cried out "God does not die!"
This stalwart Catholic president of uncompromising principles was slain by the enemies of the Faith because of his consistent courage in defense of the Church and Papacy.
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By John Horvat
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Although wounded three times, Fr. Capodanno refused to be medi-vacked. Like a ray of hope in the midst of the storm, he went up and down the line caring for the wounded and anointing the dying.
Fr. Capodanno received the Medal of Honor for his heroic and gallant conduct on the battlefield, and his inspiring example under enemy fire. Read how it happened.
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By TFP Student Action
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The commander ordered the soldiers to bayonet Jose. They pierced his body. But with every stab he only shouted louder and louder: "Viva Cristo Rey!" The commander was so enraged that he pulled out his pistol and executed the young hero on the spot. There was no trial. Read this inspiring story.
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