The Trial of Our Lord Jesus Christ- The Encounter Between Two Pontiffs
In one of the most momentous scenes in history, the transient pontiff meets the Eternal Pontiff; the high priest of the Old Law meets the High Priest of the New Covenant; a christ meets the Christ; the prefigure meets its fulfillment. Turning the pages of the Gospels, we are moved when we contemplate the marvels […]
The Importance of a Good Examination of Conscience
Just like a garden, the spiritual life requires continual care, for defects can spring up in the most hidden recesses and in the most unexpected ways, choking the flowers and fruits of virtue that God wants to cultivate within us.
“Father, Glorify Your Name” – Fifth Sunday of Lent – Preparation for the Passion
Upon receiving a sign of His approaching Passion, Jesus saw that the hour of His glorification had come. The Liturgy selects this Sunday’s Gospel as a preparation for the Passion of Our Savior. As the Death of Jesus approaches, the first rays of His subsequent glorification begin to shine forth. “Per crucem ad lucem!” — […]
The Heralds in Ukraine – refugees receive food and other donations
Amidst the war between Ukraine and Russia, many families are suffering innumerable difficulties and tragedies. And these moments are when true charity must be shown unto those who are suffering, not looking at the risks that providing this help may bring. Wanting to shine the light of the Gospel upon the Ukrainian families, the Heralds […]
More on Peace: How to Attain It?
Perfect peace for man and society can only come from the Lord of all good things, Jesus Christ. He Himself teaches us how to achieve it, to the degree possible in this life. “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you” (Jn […]
Spectacle for Angels and Men
Spectacle for Angels and Men- St. Nicholas of Flüe Father of a family, military man and influential judge, this singular saint had his eyes continually turned towards Heaven, without ever neglecting the fulfilment of his concrete duties. The Swiss Alps: a superbly enchanting, joyous and peaceful landscape. On one of the slopes of the beautiful […]
Dust, Ashes and Nothing
Three simple words, engraved on a Roman tombstone, invite us to seriously and humbly consider our life in this world and to place our hope in future glory. A stroll through the winding alleys of Rome can sometimes feel like a visit to a necropolis. In the ancient Campus Martius, for example, the imposing mausoleum […]
The Soft Twilight of a Long and Beautiful Life
Dona Lucilia cast a glance filled with sweetness, serenity and kindness over her long past. She had lived, suffered, and struggled with all of life’s adversities, without holding grudges, and without bitterness. Her death marked the end and the summit of a peaceful and unwavering ascension. Providence reserved the harshest trial of Dona Lucilia’s existence […]
The Church is in Constant Combat
Having begun with the life of Our Most Holy Redeemer, the combat under the standard of the Cross will only cease at the end of time. Today, more than ever, the strength of the wicked depends on the cowardice of the good, and the power of satan’s reign lies in the weakness of Christians.
How to Reconcile the Spiritual and Active Life?
It is easy to note how the daily tasks of modern humanity, such as the upkeep of the home, the education of children, study, work and even the desire to take full advantage of the rare moments available for rest and relaxation, has made life into a veritable marathon. Immersed in these activities, we often […]