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I attended a screening of "For Greater Glory," which tells of the Cristiada, the war waged against the oppressive Mexican government in the 1920's by the Cristeros. What a magnificent film...absolutely inspiring! Not only should every Catholic see it for its beautiful testament to our Faith, but every American should see it as a reminder of how precious is our right to religious freedom.
The most haunting line to me: when Plutarco Calles arrogantly says, "The people elected ME!" I've heard that someplace before...
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Addendum: Father Francisco Vera, pray for us. 9/10/11 From Tantumergo's Dallas Catholic blog:
...it’s a recounting of the history of the Christeros, the faithful Mexican Catholics who refused to submit when their socialist government tried to take over, and make impotent, the Church. Really good history, but I also found it very upsetting...This is how the faithful Catholics of the Christeros were treated by their enlightened socialist betters if caught:
It is sometimes interesting to reflect on the course of events in nations after persecutions of the Church are allowed or encouraged by the leaders or populace of those nations.
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