The desire to honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus began last June as Ruby Galatolo was going to the grocery store in Ocala, Florida. She saw a billboard aggressively promoting “pride” month, which shocked and saddened her. The incident inspired her to think about ways to send the true message that June … Read more
The Holy Shroud of Turin confirms the terrible punishments inflicted on Our Lord Jesus Christ during the Passion with such extraordinary precision that it has even been called the “Fifth Gospel.” Meditating on the Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ, especially during Lent, has always been an occasion of great … Read more
The Holy House of Loreto was the place where Our Lady was born, raised and received the Angel Gabriel’s commission to be the Mother of God. Thus, it is a sanctuary that can serve as a spiritual ‘lung,’ especially for those who struggle to defend non-negotiable principles, such as the right to … Read more
Through Their Christmas Carols, Each People Glorify the Child Jesus in Their Own Way Christmas carols vary according to the national character, but all share the same notes appropriate to that Holy Night. The carols may be American, Brazilian, Italian, German, French, or Spanish Christmas carols. The music may vary greatly, but … Read more
Benedetta, an anti-Catholic and blasphemous film, will be released in the United Sates on December 3. Dutch filmmaker Paul Verhoeven claims the film is a portrayal of a historical event that supposedly happened in an Italian convent in the seventeenth century. The director, who is known for his violent and erotic films, … Read more
“And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and will visit upon the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their hearts: The Lord will not do good, nor will he do evil” (Zep 1:12). Zephaniah’s severe warning is directed to … Read more
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
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Lord, have mercy, R. Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us, R. Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, R. have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God, the Holy Ghost, Holy Trinity, One God, Heart of … 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
Modern Catholic iconography tends to either accurately portray or grossly distort the qualities of holy personages. Such is the case with these two representations of Our Divine Savior. The first image is of a modern stained-glassed window positioned above the tabernacle in a Blessed Sacrament chapel. The pierced foot and triumphant gesture … Read more