I highly recommend the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is a wonderful prayer for our times. Thus, I will comment on some of its invocations and the lessons they can teach us. Heart of Jesus Formed by the Holy Spirit in the Womb of the Virgin Mother The first … Read more
We will comment on the dialog of the Fatima seer, now-Saint Francisco Marto, as recorded in an excerpt from the famous book, The True Story of Fatima, by Fr. John de Marchi. In this dialog during Francisco’s last illness, Sister Lúcia asks him: As she sat next to Francisco’s bed, Lucia gently … Read more
February 11 is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Let us read some facts about the devotion to Our Lady of Saint Bernadette, the seer at Lourdes. In the biography, Saint Bernadette Soubirous: 1844-1879, author Monsignor Francis Trochu writes: “Her devotion to the Blessed Virgin was bound to be ‘particularly tender, … Read more
Here are some comments of Dom Prosper Guéranger, Abbot of Solesmes, on the vocation and dignity of the Magi Kings: The star foretold by Balaan having risen in the East, the three Magi, whose hearts were full of the expectation of the promised Redeemer, are immediately inflamed with the desire of going … Read more
January 3 is the feast of Saint Genevieve, virgin (422-500). We will read a short biographical account of some episodes of her extraordinary life: Genevieve was famous worldwide. While still living, her renown and virtues were already known even in the East. Atop his column, Saint Simeon Stylites had a vision of this … Read more
January 1 is the feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In this regard, the Gospel says: “And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb” (Luke 2:21). We might also … Read more
The noted Abbot Prosper Guéranger comments on a passage from Saint Bernard’s Sermon of the Feast of the Holy Innocents. Saint Bernard notes: “In Saint Stephen, we have both the act and the desire of martyrdom; in Saint John, we have but the desire; in the Holy Innocents we have but the … Read more
As Christmas approaches, let us make some considerations about this great feast. What were Our Lady’s thoughts on Christmas Day? What did Christmas represent for Our Lady? We must consider that Our Lady carried Our Lord within herself as in a tabernacle. She evidently had the greatest intimacy with Him; she maintained … Read more
Let us read a short biographical sketch about Saint Luke that will give us elements to comment on his life and works. Luke was born in Antioch to a pagan family. He undoubtedly converted in the year 40. Having met him at Troas, Saint Paul took him as a companion on his … Read more
Sometimes you hear and learn things while napping. In the relaxed ambiance of a resort, imagine a tourist enjoying a full-month vacation stretching out in a comfortable easy chair where he closes his eyes for a nap. He gently lets his memory wander in search of comforting memories that will be enticing … Read more