Saint Maximilian Kolbe: The Immaculata’s Perfect Knight By Michael Gorre Original Article: Link Having selected ten prisoners to die in the starvation bunker to serve as a lesson for an escaped prisoner, Nazi SS Captain Karl Fritsch was about to leave Auschwitz concentration camp’s Block 13 when the unimaginable happened. Prisoner 16670 stepped out of …
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Hope for the worst of Sinners By America Needs Fatima Original Article: Link What, then, must a sinner do who finds himself so unhappy as to have become an enemy of God? Mary is the Peace Maker between Sinners & God What, then, must a sinner do who finds himself so unhappy as to have …
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 Pio: the joyful, humorous, and …
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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 saw them as active companions—friends, …
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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 were overjoyed when Pope Pius …
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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 of boiling water or, even …
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 24, 1821. His father, Gabriel …
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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 his brow despite the morning …
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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 life. These four lesser-known stories …
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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 longing for children, and anyone …
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