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March 10 - March 11, 2021
On 26 August 1789, the Declaration of the Rights of Man was promulgated. It was an explicit repudiation of the Kingship of Christ.
There was no greater honour for a Vendéan peasant family than to have a son become a priest.
The hour was approaching when the Revolution would rage not against the Church alone, but against God.
“They have killed our King; chased away our priests; sold the goods of our Church; eaten everything we have; and now they want to take our bodies. No, they shall not have them!”
“God, for Whom I shall fight, will protect you.”
“The banners of the King go forth; the mystery of the Cross shines, by which our Life bore death and by death gave us life.”
dare to put my trust in God’s mercy. I have not fought for human glory. I have not succeeded in restoring the altars and the throne, but I have at least defended them. I have served my God, my King, and my country. I have known how to pardon.”
My friends, if my father had been here, he would have inspired you and given you confidence. As for me, I am no more than a child, but I hope to be able to prove to you by my conduct that I am worthy to lead you. If I advance, follow me; if I retreat, kill me; if I am killed, avenge me.
