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.
The Apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe – First Great Sign for the Continent of the Future
From a historical perspective, the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe take form as the first great sign of God for a continent called to a glorious future, while it was yet awakening to the truths of the Faith.
Mary Most Holy: Crown of God’s Miracles
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.
Sincere and Religious Love
A letter of St. Francis Xavier to St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Humble Before Grandeur, Maternal with the Sinner
Represented in this image, we see at once Our Lady’s simplicity towards God and her unfailing concern towards her suppliant child.
The Reign of Christ Is Irreversible
At the hour of apparent humiliation, Jesus manifests the magnificence of His royalty and unveils the scope of His intentions for humanity.
Theology & Love for God – Faith seeking understanding
Are knowledge and virtue independent? Bernard of Clairvaux reminds us that without profound faith in God, nourished by prayer and contemplation, theological studies run the risk of becoming an empty intellectual exercise.
Theology & Love for God – The Origin of Theology
Initially, Theology aimed at cultivating the love of God and the desire for heavenly things in souls. It can therefore be described as “meditation, prayer, a song of praise and impels us to sincere conversion.”
St. Bernardine of Siena – The Voice of Mary for a World in Decline
When it seemed that the “wine” of virtue and grace had run out, and decadent Christendom was turning to paganism, a specially chosen figure arose, pointing to the One who can solve everything.
God is Victory!
Theology has ascribed innumerable attributes to God, such as Supreme Goodness, Supreme Truth and Supreme Beauty. According to the classical doctrine of participation, all created beings take part in these attributes to a greater or lesser degree, that is, they are more or less good, true and beautiful. In analogous fashion we can affirm, in […]