The Sacred Liturgy – Embodying the Highest Aspirations of Humanity
An unequivocal and objective path, indicated by Christ Himself and established by the Church, the Liturgy enables our encounter with God at every celebration.
The Fellowship of the Elect in Empyrean Heaven
How attracted we are to the idea of a perfect relationship, full of admiration, kindness and harmony, without any friction or disappointment! That which may be just a dream in this valley of tears is one of the rewards prepared by God for those who are saved.
Suffering – A Plinian Explanation and Learning to Suffer
The myth of earthly happiness without suffering is, for Dr. Plinio, one of the greatest causes of contemporary psychological imbalances. Only the Catholic view of suffering can fully comfort the human soul.
The Beginning of the Victory!
Blessed be the day Our Lady was born; blessed be the stars that saw her as a small child; blessed be the moment her parents saw the birth of the One who, while remaining ever Virgin, was called to be the Mother of the Saviour!
Thermometer of True Fervour
The soul who is firmly resolved to embrace duty without wavering, even when it entails all kinds of difficulties and sufferings – only such a soul is truly fervent.
The Perfect Social Fabric
The authentically Catholic family, as prevalent in the Middle Ages, and the network of individual relationships enlivened by the observance of the Ten Commandments create the perfect social fabric.
Holy Abandonment – And What About Tomorrow?
Surrounded by every kind of comfort, we prefer not to confront this thorny question… However, there is a key that opens the door to an extraordinary serenity in the midst of the most terrible uncertainties.
Binding Together the Pages of History
What is history? A chaotic succession of events? To understand it, we need to look at it in terms of its axis: the Holy Catholic Church.
Like the Palm Tree, They Will Flourish!
In warmer climes, palm trees fill orchards, streets, squares and parks; they adorn gardens, embellish homes and dominate the jungles… To the average eye, they are simply tropical plants. However, they offer us profound lessons in the spiritual life.
Between Human Vulnerability and Divine Strength
Like the light of a scintilating flame on a candle, so divine grace rests on the chosen souls of priests, notwithstanding their human fallibility.