How Heresy Spreads and the Error of Relativism – Part I
Saint of the Day, October 4, 1975 In the history of the Church, we generally see that when a person is in contact with an idea violently opposed to what he professes, he has a certain facility to defend himself. On the contrary, when he is confronted with an idea only somewhat different from that […]
Humility Is Essential to Combat Evil Tendencies and Acquire Virtue. Supreme Fidelity to Our Lady Is to Confide in Her When We Imagine Ourselves Abandoned
Saint of the Day, Friday, May 17, 1968 Today is the feast of Saint Felix Cantalicius, Confessor. From the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, notable for his candor and evangelical charity. His relic is venerated in our chapel. It is also the novena of Our Lady Help of Christians. Concerning our Saint of the Day […]
The Month of Mary
Excert of “Legionario”, May, 23th 1943 (*) During the month of May —the month of Mary— we feel a special protection of Our Lady that extends to all the faithful; we feel a special joy that shines and illuminates our hearts expressing the universal certainty of Catholics that the indispensable patronage of our heavenly […]
St. Catherine of Siena’s Crucial Intervention in History. Drawing a Parallel Between the 15th-Century Crisis and Today’s
The Importance of Indulgences to Shorten or Avoid Purgatory
Pray for Us in These Times of Confusion, O Mother of Good Counsel
“Catolicismo”, N. 208-209 – April-May 1968 (*) Does the devotion to the Mother of Good Counsel have any significance for our times? Undoubtedly, innumerable souls in our disturbed and afflicted times are in need of good counsel in some way or another. They could do nothing better than to implore the help of her, […]
1979-08-15 – Letter to the newspaper “O Estado de S. Paulo” on Dona Lucília Corrêa de Oliveira
“Beati mortui qui in Domino moriuntur” — “Blessed are those who die in the peace of the Lord”
Saint Anselm: The Beauty of God’s Surprising, Disconcerting and Mysterious Ways
Saint of the Day, April 20th 1967. Without revision of the Author Statue of Saint Anselm outside Canterbury Cathedral Tomorrow, the 21st, we have the feast of St. Anselm of Canterbury (1033 ca. – 1109), Bishop, Confessor, and Doctor of the Church. Intrepid in the battles of the Faith, he defended the Church against […]
2020-04-21 – Rethinking China – A Prophetic Voice and the Predictions That Foresaw Where We Are Today
“We will be forced to review our relationship.” Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed this intimidating statement to Donald Trump, who called COVID-19 the “Chinese virus.” The President of the United States, leader of the greatest economic and military power in history, felt the need to surrender and stop using the “Chinese” adjective. Just before, Brazilian […]
Saint Gemma Galgani: Dignity and Angelic Purity
Conference, January 17th 1986 (*) This photograph is of Saint Gemma Galgani (1878-1903), a famous mystic who lived in the enchanting town of Lucca, Italy. Her countenance is impressive for several reasons. First, we note her profound reflection and the harmony of her traits. Second, the saint’s gaze has something elevated and sublime about it. […]
“Pater, non mea voluntas, sed tua fiat – Not my will, but Thine be done”
Grant me, Lord, the grace of perseverance in every situation, every anguish, every bitterness.