When I get distracted, does my prayer lose its value?
Involuntary distractions do not make prayer lose its value, as St. Thomas Aquinas explains; only voluntary distractions reduce its fruit.
Crowning of the Pilgrim Statue, Key Biscayne, Florida- 1.18.2026
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Parish of St. Agnes in Key Biscayne, Florida, the Heralds of the Gospel had a special crowning of the Pilgrim Statue.
Cardinal Damasceno: “I hope that in the near future we can confer Holy Orders” to the Heralds of the Gospel
In a solemn celebration in Caieiras, the Cardinal instituted 69 lectors and acolytes and promised ordinations soon.
About the book “The Commissariate of the Heralds of the Gospel”
Explanations, Motivations, and Clarifications of the eight years the Heralds have been under canonical intervention by the Vatican.
Why were the Heralds of the Gospel COMMISSIONED by the Vatican?
In face of such serious and unfounded Intervention by the Vatican, why did the Heralds remain silent for so long?
Why Did The Vatican Step In Against The Heralds of the Gospel?
The Commissariate of the Heralds: Punished without dialogue, without proof, without defense.
For eight years now, the Heralds of the Gospel have been under canonical intervention by the Vatican, and naturally, the inexplicable prolongation of this situation has raised doubts and concerns among the Catholic public.
Knight of the Holy Church – “You are of the race of heroes and saints!”
“Knights present who hear me, listen to the groans of Zion.” The expression is extremely illustrative: in every historic era, Zion – that is, the Holy Church – groans, waiting for heroes to defend her. And Msgr. João’s life consisted of answering that call.
Faithful Son of the Church – “With the Church we will conquer”
“A star that constantly shines, without ever flickering”, “the wonder of wonders, the certainty of certainties, the realization of the Kingdom of God!” This is how Msgr. João saw the Mystical Body of Christ, of which he was a most faithful member.
Priest of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Consumed with Zeal for the Renewal of the Face of the Earth
After decades of apostolate as a layman, God chose to elevate Msgr. João to what would be one of the most characteristic notes of his mission on this earth.
Mystical Life – The Mere Outline of a Mystery…
Among the myriad facets of Msgr. João, let us lift the veil covering a lesser-known aspect, but one which reveals the richness of soul of a man profoundly united to God.