“While the nation discusses and debates the attacks on religious freedom, a high school junior in Florida has put her academic reputation on the line to stand up for her faith. Margeaux Graham was selected this year to participate in a prestigious 9-day leadership event in her state’s capital. . . . When she inquired about nearby Catholic churches to plan where she would attend, she was told by the staff that the only opportunity any of the girls would have to participate in a Sunday service is to attend the “non-offensive”, non-denominational service offered for all at the conference. . . .
“So Margeaux took action herself. She wrote to the organizers declining the invitation, with firm resolve, unless she was allowed to attend Mass.”
In two recent commentaries, writer Stacy Trasancos reflected on Margeaux Graham’s stance when denied the opportunity to attend Mass while participating in the Girls State program sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) of Florida. (Margeaux is a high school junior.)
To access her posts, please visit:
The American Catholic: Margeaux’s Stand: Catholic Teen Defends Her Right to Attend Mass (23 MAY 12)
The American Catholic: Go Margeaux! Victorious in Defense of the Eucharist (25 MAY 12)
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