The Church: Teacher of Civilization

In the third century of our era, Rome was facing a terrible decline towards its inevitable twilight. Would that civilization finally disappear?

St. James, the first martyred Apostle

James is one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus; son of Zebedee. He and his brother John were called by Jesus while they were mending their fishing nets on Lake Gennesaret. St. James the Apostle has paved the way for the world to recognize the Blessed Virgin as the “Pillar” of our Church.

The Church Cannot Silence the Spirit of Truth

As in past centuries, so also today there are people or groups who obscure this centuries-old Tradition, seeking to falsify the Word of Christ and to remove from the Gospel those truths which in their view are too uncomfortable for modern man.

Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul

A simple fisherman from Bethsaida proclaims that the son of a carpenter is truly the Son of God, by nature. There was planted the mustard seed, from which would be born the churches, the ceremonies, the universities, the martyrs, doctors and saints, in short, the Holy Catholic, Apostolic and Roman Church.

The Mystery of the Holy Eucharist

All the faithful should be aware that to participate in the Eucharistic Sacrifice is their chief duty and supreme dignity, with such earnestness and concentration that they may be united as closely as possible with the High Priest.

Generous Cooperation with the Holy Spirit

St. Bernard rightly affirms: “Coming to her the Holy Spirit filled her with grace for herself; when the same Spirit pervaded her again, She became superabundant and redounding in grace for us also.”