By Benedict Shibler, 8th Grade On September 17-19, 2023, the St. Louis de Montfort Academy did a pilgrimage to the North American Martyr’s Shrine in Auriesville, NY. Where the shrine now is, St. Isaac Jogues and St. Rene Goupil were killed; along with St. John Lalande four years later, all by the Iroquois Indians. Pope…Continue reading A Pilgrimage to the North American Martyrs Shrine
Category: Student Essays
Refuting Father James Martin
By Jon Paul Fabrizio and Joseph Pinho, 11th grade In our times, evil people are constantly spreading heinous errors throughout the world in an attempt to destroy Christianity. In the past, the Catholic Church would unite to condemn the errors which afflicted the world. By remaining undivided, the Church would regularly triumph against such malicious…Continue reading Refuting Father James Martin
How the Academy Has Affected Me
By Nicholas Pinho, 11th Grade Saint Louis de Montfort Academy has affected my life in many different and very important ways. The most important way that the Academy has affected my life is helping me to have a strong and devout relationship to Our Lady. Having a strong devotion to Our Lady leads to a…Continue reading How the Academy Has Affected Me
Academy Students Remember Flight 93
by Matthew Johnson, 12th grade Monday, September 8th, roughly a dozen students of St Louis de Montfort Academy attended a talk hosted by the Susquehanna Valley Conservative Group. The featured speaker was Mr. Alexander Riley, a sociologist at nearby Bucknell University. Mr. Riley wrote a book, titled Angel Patriots, about the heroes of Flight 93,…Continue reading Academy Students Remember Flight 93
Thanksgiving From a Catholic Perspective
By John Wagner, 11th Grade Thanksgiving is a holiday during which most Americans eat a beautiful savory dinner and talk to friends and family. The first “Thanksgiving day” was celebrated over one hundred years ago by a small group of pilgrims out of joy for surviving through hard times and being able to practice Puritanism without…Continue reading Thanksgiving From a Catholic Perspective
The Spirit of Praesto Sum
By Karol Jones, 11th Grade From the 8:20 a.m. inspection, to the 6:15 p.m. Rosary, to the 8:30 p.m. night prayers, the Latin phrase Praesto Sum is used by the students of the St. Louis De Montfort Academy. The Bible origins of Praesto Sum is the prophet Samuel, who answered the call of God with…Continue reading The Spirit of Praesto Sum
Corrupting and Destructive Socialism
by John Wagner 10th Grade When a government abandons ruling for the people and a Christian society and turns to socialism, they unavoidably light the fuse for the abolishment of peace, order, and hierarchy. As the flame is brought to the fuse, they proclaim the glories of the working class as a crooked salesman…Continue reading Corrupting and Destructive Socialism
The Truth of the Catholic Church
By John Wagner, 9th Grade “Did Jesus Christ deliberately found a visibly organized church?” Jesus Christ certainly founded a visibly organized church, the Catholic Church. Christ shows his care in the future of his mystical body, the Church, by choosing the men who would be faithful followers and do His will. Jesus chose Peter, the…Continue reading The Truth of the Catholic Church
March for Life 2016: Battle against More Than One Foe
By Karol Jones At the March for Life in 2016, the Academy students and staff were able to test their mettle against more than one of the enemies of God. The impending blizzard of January 22nd, which caused so much havoc before and after the march, could have been an act from the devil. The…Continue reading March for Life 2016: Battle against More Than One Foe
Celebrating 20 Years of the Academy
First Responders Open House and Alumni Dinner by 11th Grade On Saturday, September 19, 2015, the St. Louis de Montfort Academy held an open house to honor the local first responders. These men put their lives on the line daily for the public’s safety. Among the distinguished guests were members of the Herndon Volunteer Fire…Continue reading Celebrating 20 Years of the Academy