Prayer to restore Innocence

Reproduction of an illumination with the Prayer of Restoration used by Dr. Plinio

From Dr. Plinio’s innocent soul sprang a prayer destined to span the centuries as a consolation for the careworn, a sure beacon for the disoriented, and a sublime perspective for those wishing to rise above the banality of our times.

“My thoughts are higher than your thoughts”

R290 1 D MJC Cristo e os Apostolos

From the contrast between the criteria of men and those of Our Lord in choosing His first Vicar, we learn an important lesson: human judgement easily errs when considering divine works, if it is not aided by grace.

The Fight Against Temptation in Lent

Temptation of Christ on the Mountain

Lent teaches the soul to fight temptation through obedience to God’s law and detachment from material pleasures, guiding a life oriented to eternal salvation.

What Is the Book of Life?

Book of Life Medieval Illumination

The Book of Life is not a physical volume but a divine metaphor expressing God’s eternal knowledge of those predestined to salvation.