Battle of Faith: Gettysburg, PA July 1-3, 1863

I know this isn't my usual. It's about the Battle of Gettysburg - which would be usual if you know me and know I'm a history bufff. This does have some religious stuff in it, though. So it's blending two things.

July 1-3, 1863. Gettysburg. It tested your faith - your faith in God, your faith in your commanders, your faith in your country. Thus, Gettysburg, as the single bloodiest battle of the Civil War. In the midst of turmoil, the Daughters of Charity were angels helping nurse wounded. They gave us faith. The Eternal Peace Light is our faith that there will be peace, because there is peace in all things holy. We fought to keep this nation one (sorry, if you are a Southern sympathizer). As the Bible and Lincoln say, "A House Divided Cannot Stand." The House met on this battlefield, and Gettysburg will forever be a place for both Southerners and Northerners alike... they both lost lives there. Did you know they gave general absolution to the soldiers before the entered battle? I'm still trying to figure out if it was from the Luthern Seminary or a priest did it. I'm sure a priest from St. Francis Xavier would have been there to help the dying and give them last rights, though, wouldn't you think?

St. Francis Xavier, with your Lord God in Heaven, you watched over Gettysburg. You let the wounded come into the House of God, of your name and patronage they took. Let this video be a reminder of both the battle and Gettysburg's ongoing faith.

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[bpkeane1]

Little Round Top Gettysburg Pa National Battlefield

[GETTYSBURGbook]

There is a great new book out titled: GETTYSBURG… OTHER TIMES

It’s about two soldiers and a nurse from other times meeting in Gettysburg on the first day of the great battle. People that are on this post would love it.

Check out the book at my YouTube profile (GETTYSBURGbook) or search Amazon.

Cheers...

[KnightOwl2006]

A priest at my local parish is a Civil War buff, I'll have to ask him about the religious aspects of the battle.

[rebel2276]

The 51st Virginia fought at Fort Donaldson but never were surrendered.

[rebel2276]

Private, William Sexton was in companies (K and A)

His file number is: M382 Roll 49.

The 51st Va was organized in August, 1861. Col. Gabriel Colvin Wharton first Colonel. Col. Augustus Forsberg second and last colonel.

Company K--"Capt. Stephen M. Dickey", formerly called Co.A. Enlisted on 24 June, 1861, for one year. Reorganized 6 May, 1862.

Captains-- Stephen Mills Dickey (to major 26 May, 1862).

Captain--William A. Cooper (resigned 25 January, 1865).

[BigDink57]

I had family (like most of us I suppose) that fought on both sides of the battle. One of my relatives was William Sexton...he fought for the 51st Va. Inf.. CSA I believe...He lived through the war...settled in Grayson County, VA. May God Bless them all...Blue and Gray.

[blunt1984]

Thank you for the information.

I only had a general idea on that.

But I did know that Notre Dame was a already a Jesuit school before the Civil War, then took on the nickname "The Fighting Irish" in honor of the Union Army's Irish Brigade:)

Take care

and

God Bless

[GettysburgGhost1863]

Very nice! I'm glad to hear there's another student of the great battle.