St. Michael the Archangel – Protector of the Holy Church
St. Michael is always of the utmost zeal in defending the divine honour; similarly, he never fails to protect the Mystical Body of Christ, especially in times of greatest danger.
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How Did the Bible Come Down To Us?
The originals have not been conserved, nor many of the subsequent copies, of the 73 books of the Bible. Then how did the Word of God contained within them come down to us intact?
St. Raphael the Archangel – Divine Benevolence Personified in an Angel
The charming story of Tobit introduces us to an Archangel who worthily represents divine providence and even motherliness. His protection is always within our reach, for he greatly desires to journey with us.
Keeping the Lord’s Day Holy
Dominated by the cult of speed, contemporary life makes it difficult to fulfill the Third Commandment of the Law of God. However, today, more than ever, there are abundant reasons to dedicate a day to the Creator.
Mary’s Garden, which Nothing Could Destroy
Out of the mists of the improbable, a beautiful garden sprang up in the Land of the Rising Sun, planted to give Our Lady, not flowers of this world, but souls for her Reign.
When St. Michael Descended upon Ireland
Skellig Michael is an island in the Atlantic marked by the mysterious presence of St. Michael the Archangel. While its history dates to the time of St. Patrick, it offers an important lesson for our day.
Heroes Born of Failure
At first sight, the story of Shackleton and his men appears to be an endless succession of failures and sufferings. But considered in the light of faith, it has many important lessons to offer for our spiritual life.
A Golden Chain Uniting Heaven and Earth
In the mystical and metaphysical war waged between the Woman and the Serpent, some of the most well-aimed cannon shots are fired on earth, in ceremonial actions performed with solemnity and deep conviction. The bell announces the moment for Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament. Silently, the religious take their places in the pews of the …
Who Is the “Author” of Devotion to Our Lady?
If St. Paul claims that there is “one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,” why resort to the intercession of the Virgin Mary? Would it not be more appropriate to have recourse directly to Our Lord? Throughout the centuries, there has been much discussion over the cult paid to Our Lady, which …
I will become a famous nun!
Dreaming of the Hollywood stage, a talented young woman received an unexpected proposal… Little did she imagine that behind this invitation was the hand of Providence eager to draw her to Himself. In the 21st century, more than two thousand years after the supreme Sacrifice on Calvary, holiness is often thought to be a passé …
