Society & Culture

In 1946, Fr. Pavlicek, after making a pilgrimage the principle Marian shrine in Austria, was told by an interior voice: “Do as I say and there will be peace.”

“Send for the priest!” exclaimed the dying soldier; “The religion that teaches such a charity must be from God.”

Youth is not a time of life. It’s a state of mind. It’s a test of the will, a quality of imagination, vigor of emotions, and a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over love of ease.

When Austria was ruled by Emperor Franz Joseph, his Empress, Elizabeth, was legendary for her beauty, and also for her love of the outdoors.