Original Article: Link By America Needs Fatima Our Lady of Lourdes Feast February 11th On February 11, 1858, in the Pyrenean village of Lourdes, France, a beautiful young lady appeared to a poor, fourteen-year-old girl named Bernadette Soubirous. Bernadette and her sister were searching for firewood near the Grotto of Massabielle. Bernadette was often ill, …
The Doctor Who Built Padre Pio’s Hospital In the beautiful countryside of northern Italy, a remarkable story unfolded. Like so many other stories involving Padre Pio, this story includes a skeptic and a great miracle of Divine Providence. It is the tale of Dr. Guglielmo Sanguinetti, a country doctor chosen by Padre Pio to help …
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Original Article: Link A Dog named Grigio By P. Sanders Many are the stories and even books that have been written about special dogs. There were dogs who saved their owners lives, dogs who helped bring criminals to justice, dogs who fought in wars, and dogs so loyal to their masters and who served them …
Original Article: Link Saint John Bosco’s Excellent Advice about Our Guardian Angels By Giovanni Battista Lemoyne (St. John Bosco’s feast day is January 31st) The selection below was adapted from The Biographical Memoirs of Saint John Bosco. Towards the end of 1844, Don Bosco was busy finishing a book promoting devotion to the guardian angels. He had …
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Our Lady Help of Christians and the Dead-end Street By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira Our Lady’s mercy is so great, that if Judas Iscariot himself, after having sold Our Lord and on his way to the cursed place where he hanged himself, had maintained hope in her unfathomable mercy, she would have forgiven him. Had …
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Padre Pio’s Steps to a Devout Meditation Meditation is a cornerstone of spiritual growth, offering an opportunity to connect deeply with God and reflect on our faith. Among the many saints who have shared wisdom on prayer and contemplation, Padre Pio stands out as a guide whose teachings continue to inspire. In one of his …
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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