The restoration of Notre Dame enthralled the world. Global leaders flocked to Paris to represent their nations. The media broadcast the opening ceremonies that celebrated this grand achievement, noble quest and supreme act of love. Such gatherings are rare, considering the state of the world. In these times of extreme polarization, few … Read more
We do well to read some advice from Saint Bernard about devotion to Our Lady. The advice is as follows: “Oh, whosoever thou art that perceiveth thyself during this mortal existence to be rather drifting in treacherous waters, at the mercy of the winds and the waves, than walking on firm ground, … Read more
On October 12, 2024, a remarkable display of faith, public action and devotion unfolded across the United States. As part of America Needs Fatima’s Public Square Rosary Rally campaign, hundreds of thousands of Catholics gathered on streets and sidewalks, in parks and public squares, to pray the rosary together. This year’s event … Read more
To endure our daily battles, God has sent angels, saints and Our Lady to encourage the faithful in the practice of virtue. Our Lady has appeared on numerous occasions throughout history to individuals and groups. Her message is always one of beckoning her devotees to repent, adore and love her Son more … Read more
On June 27, 2024, the unimaginable happened. A blasphemous statue depicting Our Lady half nude giving birth to Our Lord was featured in an “art” exhibit – at a Catholic cathedral in Linz, Austria. The statue is pornographic. It mocks the purity of the Blessed Virgin Mary by exposing her intimate body … Read more
Boarding a plane for Madrid began a trip that would mark my life. For years, I had desired and dreamed of walking the path that pilgrims had trodden upon for over a thousand years to venerate the remains of Saint James the Greater, Apostle and cousin of Our Lord Jesus Christ. That … Read more
In our increasingly secularized world, examples of true supernatural sacrifice are difficult to find. For this reason, the devotion to Saints Jacinta and Francisco serves as an unwavering beacon of hope for countless faithful. On February 17, Catholics across America honored Saints Jacinta and Francisco in over 1,000 Rosary Rallies promoted by … Read more
In the city of Pontevedra, Spain, a fascinating church houses a statue of Our Lady of Refuge, the Divine Pilgrim, the patroness of Pontevedra. The church is on the Portuguese route of the Road to Santiago de Compostela (Camino de Santiago), Spain’s most popular and traditional Catholic pilgrimage destination. The statue is also … Read more
The history of an institution often resembles that of a building. We can find analogies between the creation and growth of both. The history of a Catholic-inspired institution more precisely resembles the building of a cathedral. Every truly Catholic institution bears traces of the moral profile of Holy Mother Church from which … Read more
I have been to many Pubic Square Rosary Rallies over the years, but I never saw one like this one. It was raining hard, and the square appeared to be empty. Every year near October 13, America Needs Fatima holds as many as 23,000 public square rosary rallies nationwide to beseech Our … Read more