Saints & Heroes

In 1980, Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira wrote three articles explaining the timeliness of Saint Louis de Montfort’s “slavery of love” to Jesus Christ through Mary. Indeed, nothing could be so contrary to the spirit of our age, and yet, nothing can truly provide such a complete solution.

The words of the Angel in the third apparition, “Console your God,” had made a profound impression on Francisco. He often would hide from Lucia and Jacinta to offer his prayers and sacrifices. He would prefer to pray by himself in order to console Our Lord.

Our Lady lamented the people's sins, their blasphemies, neglect of Sunday Mass and indifference to God’s commandments. Then she shared a serious prophecy...

All Saints Day is one of the Catholic Church’s greatest celebrations, one that should inspire hope and encouragement in the hearts of twenty-first-century Catholics.

Among the many miraculous images of the Mother of God through which she deigns to grant her favors, there is one in the monastery church of the Carmelites in Vienna, entitled the Mother of Grace, or Our Lady of Grace, also known as Our Lady of the Bowed Head.

Christopher Columbus certainly ranks as one of the greatest men of achievement the world has ever known, and also justly one of the most renowned, for the entire history of Europeans in America originated from his vision, religious sense and adventurous spirit.

July 5: From Healer of Bodies to Healer of Souls — Patron of Physicians. Father Anthony died in 1539 at the age of 36 and 27 years later his body was found to be incorrupt.

St. Joseph of Cupertino (1603-1668) was an Italian mystic whose life is a wonderful combination of a complete lack of natural capacity and an extraordinary supernatural efficiency. He lacked every natural gift. He was incapable of passing a test, maintaining a conversation, taking care of a house, or even touching a dish without breaking it. He was called Brother Ass by his companions in the monastery.

Gratitude. Such an easy virtue to practice when things are going well. Learn more about gratitude from Saint Josephine Bakhita.