Become like Children

Adoração dos Reis Magos, por Fra Angélico Museu da Basílica de Santa Maria delle Grazie, San Giovanni Valdarno (Itália) Foto: Gustavo Kralj

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

Candy cane Foto: Gustavo Kralj

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

St. Agnes (8)

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!

São José se prostra ante o Menino Jesus recém nascido Igreja Saint Sauveur, Plancoët (França) Foto: Emeltet (CC by sa 4.0)

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!

Fond Christmas Memories

O Natal, por Charles Tichon

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.

Mary Most Holy: Crown of God’s Miracles

Imaculada Conceição Igreja de São Lourenço, Valência (Espanha) Foto: Francisco Lecaros

In the Bull declaring the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, Pius IX extols the countless virtues and privileges of Our Lady, aware that nothing is sufficient to exalt Her who is superior to all human and angelic praise.

For to such belongs the Kingdom of Heaven

Editorial

For the Savior, the little children are a model to be imitated: “Let the children come to Me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the Kingdom of Heaven”