Conscience- “By this we shall know who we are”
If we wish to go to Heaven, there is only one worthy garment with which to appear before the Divine Judge. What is it and how do we acquire it?
Instrumental Music in the Sanctuary
From the profane to the sacred, musical instruments help to create an ambience in keeping with the festive or recollected moments of liturgical acts, preparing souls for a loving encounter with God.
Justice delays, but never fails…
Justice is one of the divine attributes most often mentioned in Sacred Scripture. It is already evident in the first sin of Adam and Eve, through the maximum penalty applied by the Creator: the loss of grace and Paradise. Clemency was millennia in coming, but the reward was worth the wait: the Son of God himself would be offered as ransom. To atone for the fault, Christ became like us in all things except sin (cf. Heb 4:15). He who […]
The Magi from the Distant Orient…
During the long nights of their journey, the Magi were being prepared by grace to be with Jesus. In them the faith that no longer burned in Jerusalem shone brightly.
Become like Children
The three Wise Men did not see the Child ruling over demons or raising the dead. Rather, they found a child placed in the care of his Mother. In this way, what the sound of His voice did not yet proclaim, the simple sight of Him taught them.
A Symbolic Sweet
That year the Christmas concert was at last a success! The brilliant result of the experiment made it a tradition. From Germany, the candy canes spread all over Europe, becoming one of the most symbolic Christmas ornaments.
Our Lady in Los Angeles
The Heralds of the Gospel went to Los Angeles, California for two Marian Missions. Where Our Lady dispensed an abundance of graces and touched many hearts.
On a Mystical Night… the Savior of Humanity Is Born!
What must have been the supernatural ambience that enveloped the most important event in history? Let us raise our hearts beyond the human circumstances and consider the sublimity of the Nativity of the Infant God!
Why Is Christmas Celebrated on December 25?
Many people have ventured to explain why the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ is celebrated on December 25. Is it the true date on which this event took place?
Fond Christmas Memories
In narrating the reminiscences of his childhood, Dr. Plinio took delight in recreating the climate of innocence that pervaded Christmas festivities of that time. This was especially true in his home, where Dona Lucilia’s piety and affection made them particularly joyful.