Expelled by the Rosary By Charles E. SchafferOriginal Article: Link Vienna—A grave degeneration of faith and morals was already amply evident at the beginning of this troubled century. In 1917, the Mother of God appeared to three small Portuguese children, humble shepherds tending their flocks in the Cova da Iria less than two miles from …
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Why Padre Pio Never Tolerated White Lies
Why Padre Pio Never Tolerated White Lies Padre Pio believed that every lie wounds the soul, treating even “white lies” not as harmless social lubricants but as spiritually corrosive choices that separate the heart from God’s truth. His uncompromising stance on truthfulness offers a challenging perspective in a world that often views small deceptions as …
The ‘Weight’ of the Rosary at the Judgment Seat of God
The ‘Weight’ of the Rosary at the Judgment Seat of God An excerpt from Saint Louis de Montfort’s The Secret of the Rosary “Whatever you do, do not be like a certain pious but stubborn lady in Rome, so often mentioned when speaking about the Rosary. She was so devout and so fervent that she …
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Five Reasons Why Fatima Is More Important Than Ever
If the sins of 1917 were enough to bring the Mother of God to earth, how much more serious is the crisis in 2025? Five Reasons Why Fatima Is More Important Than Ever By James Bascom On the 13th October 1917, more than 70,000 people gathered in Fatima, Portugal, to witness a miracle promised by …
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The Origin of the Rosary
The Origin of the Rosary Second Rose, from the Secret of the Rosary, by Saint Louis de Montfort Since the Holy Rosary is composed, principally and in substance, of the Prayer of Christ and the Angelic Salutation, that is, the Our Father and the Hail Mary, it was without doubt the first prayer and the …
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux By America Needs Fatima Feast October 1st A Little Flower with Great Aspirations Marie-Françoise Thérèse Martin was born on January 2, 1873 in the town of Alençon in French Normandy. Her parents were Louis Martin, a watch maker, and Zélie Guerin, both beatified by the Church. Called Thérèse, she was the …
Weekly Confession, Daily Communion: Padre Pio’s Practical Road to Holiness
Weekly Confession, Daily Communion: Padre Pio’s Practical Road to Holiness Padre Pio’s counsel offers a clear, compassionate path for anyone who has felt unworthy of God’s grace: receive Holy Communion daily unless certain of mortal sin, and root the spiritual life in steady habits that cleanse the heart and quiet scruples. His approach is practical …
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Does God Hear My Prayer?
Does God Hear My Prayer? Have you ever prayed and felt as though God wasn’t listening? Perhaps life once felt calm and steady, but now it’s filled with worries—strained relationships, financial pressures, sleepless nights. In those moments we turn to God, hoping for comfort, yet sometimes it feels like Heaven is silent. But silence does …
Saint Bernard Teaches: Do Not Take Your Eyes Off Our Lady
Saint Bernard Teaches: Do Not Take Your Eyes Off Our Lady By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira We do well to read some advice from Saint Bernard about devotion to Our Lady. The advice is as follows: “Oh, whosoever thou art that perceiveth thyself during this mortal existence to be rather drifting in treacherous waters, at the …
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How the Seven Sorrows Transform Trials into Grace
How the Seven Sorrows Transform Trials into Grace Suffering is not a curse—it is often the clearest sign of divine love. The devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows invites a courageous look at sorrow as a path to union with Christ and a share in His redeeming work. Mary’s life shows that love and suffering …
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