St. Francis and the Desert Woman: The Story That Convinced the Pope The story of St. Francis of Assisi gaining papal approval for his order is a pivotal moment in Christian history. It is a tale of faith, humility, and divine intervention that not only shaped the Franciscan movement but also paved the way for …
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Three Lessons from the Spiritual Battles of Padre Pio Padre Pio, the beloved Capuchin friar, mystic, and saint, continues to inspire millions through his remarkable life and extraordinary struggles. Among the most intriguing aspects of his journey is the intense spiritual warfare he endured. The demonic attacks he faced highlight not only the reality of …
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From Skeptic to Believer: Gino Lattila’s Remarkable Encounter with Padre Pio In 1962, an unexpected spiritual transformation unfolded for Gino Lattila, a renowned Italian singer known for his skepticism. What began as a routine trip to San Giovanni Rotondo for a friend’s wedding turned into a life-altering encounter with Padre Pio, a Capuchin friar revered …
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God is with us: A Christmas Sermon from the Cure of Ars The following is a sermon given on Christmas by Saint John Vianney—the Cure of Ars—and is taken from Sermons for the Feast Days of the Year by the Cure of Ars. “And his name shall be called Emmanuel” (Isa. 7:14) Beloved brethren, assembled in the …
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Original Article: Link The Legend of Saint Dismas By P. Sanders Many years ago, after Jesus was born, the evil King Herod waited for the three kings from the Orient to return to his kingdom with news of the newborn King. When they did not return, Herod grew afraid that this new King would cause …
A Lesson in Innocence By John Horvat II One September morning in the year 1897, the editor of a New York daily newspaper called The Sun found a letter from an eight-year-old girl on his desk. The letter read: Dear Editor: I am eight years old. Some of my friends always tell me that Father Christmas does …
Meditation Next to the Child God in the Crib By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Approach the crib of the Child God with me. Let us imagine the arrival of the Magi Kings at the manger, after having followed the Star of Bethlehem with their caravans and treasure-laden animals. These sovereigns—King Balthazar, King Melchior and King …
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Our Lady’s Thoughts on Christmas Day By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, the glory as it were of the Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” Thus does Saint John’s Gospel (1:14) announce the ineffably grand moment when …
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Our Lady’s Thoughts on Christmas Day By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira As Christmas approaches, let us make some considerations about this great feast. What were Our Lady’s thoughts on Christmas Day? What did Christmas represent for Our Lady? We must consider that Our Lady carried Our Lord within herself as in a tabernacle. She evidently …
Original Article: Link Saint Boniface In the seventh century, St. Boniface traveled from Crediton, Devonshire, to Germany to teach the pagans about the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the fruits won thereby. He spent a great deal of time there performing many good works in Thuringia, a region later to become known …
