Old 1970’s Catholics are losing their minds right now. They thought they rid us of Tradition and now the younger generation is obsessed with it.

Less than 80 years ago average American teenage boys were storming beaches with Nazi machine guns raining down and them. Simply growing up in America had uniquely prepared them.

On this Memorial Day weekend may we reflect upon and reclaim the fortitude of previous generations.

'This [education] is the true corrective of abuses of constitutional power.'

— Thomas Jefferson

Reminder that the world's largest mosaic was completed in 2020.

This is the 'new Hagia Sophia' — unveiled just months after the original was converted into a mosque.

And it's the greatest church built for centuries... (thread) 🧵

2. Napoleon Bonaparte studying at the military academy.

Notice how this lithograph by Jacques de Bréville depicts the young French emperor devouring books, while the shadow of his future self looms over Europe, blending seamlessly with the city's silhouette outside the window.

Thread of surreal painting details 🧵

1. Light reflection in the eye

I love this. I love this because sometimes parents can see things that a child doesn't understand. I do believe we should listen to our kids but sometimes kids don't always make the best choices about the school to attend. I have seen parents regret letting their child choose.

Beautiful architecture dignifies; bad architecture dehumanizes. | Jeremy Wayne Tate
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Five years ago Grace wrote me a seven-page handwritten-letter begging to not go to the all-girls Catholic school. But after her freshman year, she told me I could not pay her to transfer if I wanted. Today she graduated. Words fail to describe how proud I am of this girl.

What is one place everyone should visit at least once in their life?

The “elites” don't want you to know this but you can just start cultivating and celebrating excellence and beauty

You’re missing the most beautiful campus of all: Samford University.

Your delusions do not constitute my moral obligations.

I can’t stop thinking about this post.

Thread of the most beautiful college campuses in the US 🧵

1. Flagler College, FL

I’m ready to move to Florida 🐊
#gatorland
#makeamericaflorids
FPEA

Jeremy Wayne Tate Berry College is unreal. Stunning fountains and pools surrounded by magnificent English Gothic-style buildings.

It's 27,000-acre campus is also the largest in the world.

Jeremy Wayne Tate College of Charleston is a pleasant campus!

Jeremy Wayne Tate Flagler College is majestic. And it's the oldest city in America.