Prayer to restore Innocence

Reproduction of an illumination with the Prayer of Restoration used by Dr. Plinio

From Dr. Plinio’s innocent soul sprang a prayer destined to span the centuries as a consolation for the careworn, a sure beacon for the disoriented, and a sublime perspective for those wishing to rise above the banality of our times.

Can I Ask God to Remove my Suffering?

R284 1 D AQU A agonia no Horto

According to St. Thomas Aquinas and Christ’s own example, it is lawful to ask God to remove suffering, provided we do so with filial trust and full submission to His will.

Manipulated Morality?

Morality manipulated by technology- keyboard

Ordinary behaviour to which we often give no importance can have a profound influence on the formation of our mentality…

Generous Cooperation with the Holy Spirit

R269 1 D VOP Pentecostes

St. Bernard rightly affirms: “Coming to her the Holy Spirit filled her with grace for herself; when the same Spirit pervaded her again, She became superabundant and redounding in grace for us also.”

Jesus’ Heart Was Moved with Pity…

Foto: Reprodução

Over the course of history, many have sacrificed their lives for God, or perhaps for a loved one. But who would lay down their life for an enemy? Jesus precisely did this to save each one of us!

God Embroiders Straight with Crooked Lines

Foto: Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury)/CC BY SA 3.0

Once plain and smooth, the fabric is now embellished with beautiful, carefully crafted designs. Looking at the reverse side, however, we find an intricate tangle of lines…

Consecrated to the Service of the Temple

Apresentação de Maria no Templo, por Giotto di Bondone Cappella degli Scrovegni, Pádua (Itália) Foto: Gustavo Kralj

The little Mary was radiant with joy to know that She would be consecrated to God’s service that day. Her presentation, like an immaculate offering made by Joachim in the hands of Simeon, cried out for the coming of the awaited Messiah.