The Nativity scene is a cherished symbol of the Christmas season, found in homes, churches, and public spaces worldwide. While it serves as a beautiful reminder of the birth of Christ, many people are unaware of its profound history and the spiritual meaning it conveys. Let’s delve into the origins of this tradition and discover …
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Original Article: Link Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Feast Decemeber 8)By America Needs Fatima The Catholic Church teaches that the Blessed Virgin Mary was immaculately conceived, that is, from the time of her conception in her mother’s womb, she was free from the stain of the original sin of our first parents, Adam and Eve. …
Original Article: Link During this Advent, May Grace Rain on a Sinful World Advent: From the Latin ad-venio, to come to. “Send down the dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the Just One: let the earth be opened, and bud forth the Redeemer.” These words of the Advent hymn, Rorate Caeli, …
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Original Article: Link “Send down the dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the Just One: let the earth be opened, and bud forth the Redeemer.” Thus begins the Advent hymn, “Rorate Caeli,” that mournfully calls upon God to hear our prayers. We are made to sigh with longings, as the Fathers …
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Padre Pio, long before he became the beloved saint known for his miracles and mysticism, was a young man deeply attuned to the struggles of the human spirit. At just 15 years old, he penned a poignant reflection on grief and the transformative power of faith. This early writing, preserved in Padre Pio and the …
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In a remarkable event amidst Spain’s recent catastrophic flooding, the church of Saint Anthony of Padua in Catarroja emerged unscathed, seemingly shielded by an extraordinary force. With destructive floodwaters battering Valencia, this event has drawn widespread attention, and many attribute the church’s preservation to the intercession of Padre Pio. The Devastation of Storm DANA The …
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Original Article: Link Our Lady of the Bowed Head Among the many miraculous images of the Mother of God through which she deigns to grant her favors, there is one in the monastery church of the Carmelites in Vienna, entitled the Mother of Grace, or Our Lady of Grace, also known as Our Lady of …
In 1947, in Genoa, Italy, a remarkable miracle unfolded that continues to inspire people to this day. It’s a powerful testament to the faith, prayer, and extraordinary intercession of both Our Lady and Padre Pio. This story, recounted in The Vineyard of Padre Pio by Czeslaw Ryska, centers around a young girl named Rosetta Polo …
The Catholic tradition has long upheld that prayers, especially through the Holy Mass, can aid the souls in purgatory. But can these holy souls reciprocate and help us in return? The remarkable story of a humble woman named Monica, set in Paris in 1817, might just offer an answer. Monica, a cleaning lady of modest …
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Did you know that Padre Pio had a profound connection with the souls in Purgatory? He once said, “I am no longer afraid of them.” But he wasn’t the only saint visited by these souls seeking prayer and intercession. Today, we delve into an extraordinary story involving Pope Innocent III, as recounted by Father François …
