Honoring Parents: a Sacred Duty

According to St. Thomas Aquinas, honoring parents is a matter of piety—a virtue flowing from justice—by which children repay the debt of existence, sustenance, and instruction, while never obeying commands contrary to God.

Love of Authority and the Priesthood

The art of educating involves instilling a love for authority in a child. By her example and words, Dona Lucilia taught her children to venerate what was superior to them, especially souls consecrated to God.

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.

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.