Behind the Scenes: Padre Pio’s Human Side Padre Pio is often recognized worldwide as a Capuchin friar, miracle worker, and a deeply spiritual figure revered for his intense mystical experiences. Yet, beyond his celebrated reputation for intercessory power and hours spent in the confessional, there was another side to Padre

How to Grow Closer to Your Guardian Angel like Padre Pio Padre Pio, the revered Capuchin friar and mystic, is celebrated not only for his miracles and stigmata but also for his profound relationship with guardian angels. Unlike most of us, who view angels as silent, unseen protectors, Padre Pio

How I Came to Accept and Love Suffering By James BascomAugust 15, 2025 This year marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of Pope Pius XII’s declaration of the dogma of the Assumption of Our Lady. With the Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus (“Most Bountiful God”) on November 1, 1950, Catholics around the world

How I Came to Accept and Love Suffering By Plinio Correa de Oliveira Someone asked me how I came to love suffering. To answer this question, we need to realize that, naturally speaking, nobody loves suffering; it horrifies us. For example, I am horrified by the thought of a drop

Garcia Moreno: Heroic President of Ecuador By José Maria dos Santos  Original Article: Link Manly Catholic of intransigent principles, slain by the enemies of the Faith because of his consistency and courage in defense of the Church and Papacy Gabriel Garcia Moreno was born in Guayaquil, in southern Ecuador on December

Padre Pio and the Living Presence of Christ in the Eucharist Picture yourself kneeling in a quiet Italian chapel just before dawn. The air is heavy with the scent of candle wax and ancient stone. At the altar, Padre Pio raises the host during Mass—his hands trembling, sweat beading on

Padre Pio: Four Inspiring Stories from His Early Life The story of Padre Pio, born Francesco Forgione, is often surrounded by tales of miracles and holiness. Yet, before he became a renowned Capuchin friar and miracle worker, he was simply a boy experiencing the ordinary joys and challenges of rural

Saints Joachim and Anne: Steadfast Faith That Shaped Mary’s “Yes” Before the Blessed Virgin Mary uttered her remarkable “Fiat”—her “yes” to God—her parents, Saints Joachim and Anne, walked a winding road of faith, hope, and silent perseverance. As we celebrate their feast, their story offers profound inspiration for families, those

Why “Doubting Thomas” Can Strengthen Our Faith If you’ve ever struggled with spiritual doubt, you’re not alone. St. Thomas the Apostle—forever known as “Doubting Thomas”—walked this path before us. Yet, his journey from skepticism to unshakeable faith offers crucial lessons for believers, especially those searching for certainty in a complex

When Padre Pio Refused Confession: A Turning Point in Guido Biondi’s Life In 1956, Guido Biondi made a pilgrimage to San Giovanni Rotondo, filled with hope to receive confession from the famous stigmatic and Capuchin friar, Padre Pio. But what he expected to be a moment of grace turned into

Padre Pio’s 1913 Vision: A Message from the Sacred Heart In March 1913, the revered Capuchin friar Padre Pio experienced a vision that reveals profound truths for Catholics and Christians everywhere. At the heart of his experience was a poignant conversation with Jesus Christ, who expressed deep sorrow over humanity’s

When Prayer Feels Silent: Finding Hope in Padre Pio’s Wisdom Have you ever poured your heart out in prayer, hoping for a sign or answer, but felt only silence? You are not alone. Even Padre Pio and those closest to him experienced this quiet struggle. This reflection offers comfort and

Padre Pio’s Wisdom: Choosing Charity Over Conflict in Family Financial Disputes In today’s fast-paced world, financial disputes—especially those involving family—can quickly turn into deep wounds. When money and inheritance are at stake, emotions run high, and the temptation to insist on strict justice is strong. Yet, the spiritual wisdom of

July: Month of the Precious Blood of Jesus By tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates each month of the year to certain devotions. July is devoted to the Precious Blood of Jesus. In the past, the feast of the Most Precious Blood of Christ was celebrated on the first Sunday of

What the Litany of the Sacred Heart Can Teach Us By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Original Article: Link I highly recommend the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is a wonderful prayer for our times. Thus, I will comment on some of its invocations and the lessons they can

Contemplating the Adorable Person of Our Lord Jesus Christ By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira I will venture a guess and say that most of us have meditated upon Our Lord Jesus Christ, and through our contemplation we have acquired a sense of what He is like. However, imagine the resulting

Hope of a Hopeless World by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira If there is an age whose sole hope lies in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it is our own. The evils committed by mankind today can scarcely be exaggerated. To mention just a few, these include blasphemy, the destruction of

Corpus Christi By Tonia Long Original Article: Link A Feast for the Soul Also known as the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this feast honors Jesus Christ, really, truly, and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine. This mysterious Presence happens through what the Church calls

The Third Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima Have you ever wondered what it would be like to witness a miracle? To stand in a field and see the supernatural break into our world?Today, we’re traveling back to July 13, 1917, to a small Portuguese village called Fatima—where three children

Sacred Heart vs Pride Month By Michael Haynes Devotion to the Sacred Heart is one of the Best Ways to Combat the LGBT Ideology The month of June is marked by Holy Mother Church as being devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. However, this holy and beautiful month is

Original Article: Link The Feast of Pentecost By Tonia Long Worth the Wait! Our Lord walked with His followers for 40 days after His resurrection. Forty sublime days of living proof that He did indeed conquer death, that the greatest fear of mankind had been conquered. One can only imagine

June: The Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus By America Needs Fatima Hope of a Hopeless World If there is an age whose sole hope lies in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it is our own. The evils committed by mankind today can scarcely be exaggerated. To mention just

The story of the Visitation Feast May 31 By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Our Lady’s visit to Saint Elizabeth is well known: When Saint Gabriel appeared to Our Lady during the Annunciation, he informed her that her cousin, Saint Elizabeth, was with child. Our Lady traveled with Saint Joseph to

Padre Pio’s Timeless Warning on Screen Addiction: A Spiritual Perspective Long before the rise of Netflix, YouTube, or TikTok, Padre Pio, the revered Capuchin friar and miracle worker, cautioned against the dangers of screen addiction. His insights, drawn from mid-20th century experiences with the then-new medium of television, resonate powerfully

Original Article: Link Our Lady Help of Christians Feast May 24 By America Needs Fatima The invocation “Help of the Christians” is very old, having been included in the Litany of Loreto by Pope Saint Pius V in 1571, as a token of gratitude to the Most Holy Virgin. After

How to Enter a Church with Reverence According to Padre Pio The Sacred Threshold: Entering God’s House Have you ever considered how you enter a church? Do you rush in distracted, or pause to acknowledge the sacred space you’re entering? Saint Padre Pio, the beloved Capuchin friar and miracle worker,

The Miraculous Healing of Padre Pio Through Our Lady of Fatima Padre Pio is known worldwide for his intercessory prayers and miraculous healings. Yet, one of the most touching miracles tied to this Capuchin friar is the healing he himself received—an extraordinary moment involving the visit of the Pilgrim Statue

Clothed in Light – Our Lady of Fatima By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira   Imagine being just five feet away from Our Lady! Wouldn’t it be great to be but five feet away from her? But, what about having Our Lord within us? If only we would think of this

The Miraculous Healing of Padre Pio: Our Lady of Fatima’s Visit to San Giovanni Rotondo In 1959, a remarkable event unfolded in the small Italian village of San Giovanni Rotondo, forever linking the names of Padre Pio and Our Lady of Fatima. This story of faith, healing, and divine intervention

Padre Pio Confronts Abortion: The Astonishing Miracle That Defied Doctors In a world where life’s fragility often weighs heavily, the story of Padre Pio’s miraculous intervention for an unborn child stands as a powerful testament to the sanctity and value of every human life. This inspiring account, drawn from the

What Is the Most Unforgivable Sin in God’s Eyes? Have you ever wondered what sin God finds hardest to forgive? According to the beloved Capuchin friar and mystic Padre Pio, it’s not the obvious crimes or grave offenses we often fear. Instead, Padre Pio revealed a deeper spiritual truth: the

Original Article: Link Saint Joseph the Worker By America Needs Fatima   Feast May 1 St. Joseph, the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster-father of Jesus has two feasts. His official feast day on March 19, celebrated for centuries; The second feast on May 1, celebrating the holy

Padre Pio’s Devotion to Our Lady and the Month of May Padre Pio, the renowned Capuchin friar, mystic, and miracle worker, held a deep love for Our Lady Mary and the month of May, which is traditionally dedicated to her by Catholics. While Christmas was special to him, May stood

The Triumph of the Resurrection By Fr. Augustine Berthe, C.SS.R. The end seemed to have come. The Prophet of Nazareth had died on a cross, like a vile slave. The apostles, terrified, had disappeared; some women, after following Him to His burial place, were returning home weeping. The chief priests

Original Article: Link A Meditation on the True Meaning of Easter The Resurrection represents the eternal and definitive triumph of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the complete defeat of his adversaries, and the supreme argument of our faith. Saint Paul said that, if Christ had not resurrected, our faith would be

Original Article: Link My Soul is Heavy Even unto Death History of the Passion The following is an excerpt of Mary Bassett’s 1557 translation of Saint Thomas More’s “History of the Passion”, which he wrote in Latin during his imprisonment in the Tower in 1534-35. For the blessed and tender heart

The Extraordinary Conversion of Giovanni da Prato Giovanni da Prato’s life was marked by violence and a deep-seated disdain for faith. However, a profound encounter with Padre Pio, a renowned Capuchin friar, transformed him into an unlikely evangelist. This remarkable story highlights the power of spiritual transformation and the idea

From Cerebral Palsy to Cancer: 2 Unexplained Medical Miracles Padre Pio, the renowned Capuchin friar and stigmatist, continues to inspire devotion and awe through accounts of miraculous healings attributed to his intercession. These extraordinary stories serve as powerful reminders of God’s boundless love and the enduring legacy of this beloved

Padre Pio’s 3 Lessons on Confession and God’s Mercy Confession is a sacrament that many struggle to approach, often held back by fear, pride, or indifference. This story of a man who avoided confession for 44 years—and the role Padre Pio played in his journey back—is a testament to God’s

The Sacred Heart’s Young Champion: Saint José Sanchez del Rio In Mexico’s darkest hour of religious persecution, a 14-year-old boy’s extraordinary courage illuminates the power of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Saint José Sanchez del Rio’s martyrdom during the Cristero War stands as a testament to unwavering faith

When Padre Pio Outsmarted the Devil: A Lesson on Spiritual Vigilance Padre Pio, the renowned Capuchin friar and saint, was no stranger to spiritual warfare. Throughout his life, he faced relentless attacks from the forces of darkness. Among these battles, one chilling encounter stands out—a moment when the Devil disguised

The Annunciation and Saint Gabriel By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Feast March 25   Here we will discusses both the Annunciation and Saint Gabriel, since the feast of Saint Gabriel the Archangel is on March 24th, the vigil of the Annunciation. A passage from Saint Luke: And in the sixth

Three Lessons from Padre Pio for a Peaceful Life Padre Pio, the revered Capuchin friar known for his stigmata and miraculous intercessions, left behind not only extraordinary stories but also profound spiritual guidance. His teachings challenge us to live with trust, grace, and a deeper connection to God. Let’s explore

The Miraculous Staircase of Santa Fe – A Work of Saint Joseph? In the picturesque city of Santa Fe, New Mexico, there stands an architectural wonder that has amazed visitors for over a century: the spiral staircase of the Loretto Chapel. This masterful construction, rising in a perfect spiral over

Original Article: Link Why Saint Joseph is the terror of demons By America Needs Fatima Feast March 19   Although detailed accounts of St. Joseph’s life remains scarce, we learn from Scriptures and Sacred Tradition about his unshakeable faith, his assiduous perseverance, his admirable purity and his exceptional humility. The

Can We Increase Our Reward in Heaven? By Luis Solorzano   The Christian life is marked by a constant pursuit of holiness and union with God. A frequently asked question is: can we increase our reward in heaven, or is the heavenly prize fixed for each person? This article explores

Balancing Work and Prayer in the Life of a Catholic By Luis Solorzano Finding the balance between work and spiritual life is a common challenge for Catholics striving to fully live their faith. Prayer is often seen as secondary or even an obstacle to productivity. However, spirituality should never be

Original Article: Link by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Lenten Reflections on the Passion of Christ The following Lenten reflections deal with suffering, in the truly Catholic sense of the word. It was by the Cross that our good Lord opened the gates of Heaven for us and it will be through

How to Choose the Best Penance During Lent? by Luis Solorzano   Lent is a special time for reflection, conversion, and spiritual preparation. Many people wonder: What is the best penance or mortification I can do during Lent? The answer lies in choosing practices that help us combat our bad inclinations and

The Power of Guardian Angels: Lessons from Padre Pio’s Spiritual Daughters The Catholic Church teaches that each of us is blessed with a guardian angel, a celestial companion entrusted by God to guide and protect us throughout 4our lives. While many may acknowledge this teaching, how often do we truly