Living Monstrances

Our gaze does not perceive the crystal of the monstrance, but passes through it to adore God hidden under the species of bread. Does this fact have a higher symbolism? A faint light inside the sacred enclosure invites us to intimacy with God, in recollection and prayer. It comes not from the large basilica, but […]

Spectacle for Angels and Men

Spectacle for Angels and Men- St. Nicholas of Flüe Father of a family, military man and influential judge, this singular saint had his eyes continually turned towards Heaven, without ever neglecting the fulfilment of his concrete duties. The Swiss Alps: a superbly enchanting, joyous and peaceful landscape. On one of the slopes of the beautiful […]

To Love Is to Serve… Always Smiling!- Blessed Humbeline of Jully

For this exemplary girl of spirited temperament and abundant natural qualities, the matrimonial path seemed to be the one by which she would reach sainthood. However, God had loftier designs for Humbeline… In the long-ago 12th century, in Burgundy, France, there lived a noble family made up of Tescelin, lord of Fontaines, his wife, the […]

How to Reconcile the Spiritual and Active Life?

It is easy to note how the daily tasks of modern humanity, such as the upkeep of the home, the education of children, study, work and even the desire to take full advantage of the rare moments available for rest and relaxation, has made life into a veritable marathon. Immersed in these activities, we often […]