The need for everyday heroes
by David M. Carollo – Good Friday is the day when Jesus Christ reconciled us to Almighty God. The culmination of His bitter Passion and the sacrifices that led up to it made satisfaction to the Father and bore the fruit of our salvation. The doubts and fears that overwhelmed His followers during and after […]
The history of Lent and fasting in the Church
by Donal Anthony Foley – We have once again entered the season of Lent, a season of the Church calendar that is difficult for many Catholics. We have the feeling that we should be doing more, but under the pressure of modern life, and perhaps a degree of selfishness, we are reluctant to take on […]
The 33-day St. Louis de Montfort Marian Consecration
by Donal Anthony Foley – Saint Louis de Montfort (1673 – 1716) was a French priest noted for his promotion of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. His most well-known books are The Secret of the Rosary, The Secret of Mary, and True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin. He built on the work of his […]
Fatima and the new errors of Russia
by Donal Anthony Foley – The new book by author and commentator Rod Dreher, Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents, has attracted a lot of interest. In this, he puts forward the idea that what Western, and particularly American, society is now experiencing is an anticipation of a coming “soft totalitarianism.” He […]
Expect rivers of grace and mercy with Fatima devotions
by Barb Ernster – Sister Lucia had numerous moments in prayer and contemplation in which she would discern Our Lord’s authentic voice and words to her. These were not locutions or audible voices, but she learned to hear His voice in her prayers and communion with Him, and was able to discern His will in […]
Icon commissioned for Year of St. Joseph highlights Holy Family and Joseph’s role
by Barb Ernster – The mystery of St. Joseph’s role at Fatima is unveiled in the vision during the miracle of the sun on Oct. 13, 1917, when St. Joseph and the Child Jesus simultaneously blessed the world while Mary stood nearby. The World Apostolate of Fatima USA commissioned a special icon for its Year […]
The sacrifice of those who follow Him
By David M. Carollo – In the liturgies following Christmas we commemorate the feast days of some who gave all for the Faith. We remember St. Stephen, the first person martyred for preaching the word, the Holy Innocents, slaughtered by Herod in hopes to kill the newborn Savior, and later in the week, St. Thomas […]
St. Joseph: husband of Mary, companion to parents
by Bishop Joseph N. Perry – We priests and bishops are often asked by parents to add a child of theirs to our prayers. The implication often is that a particular son or daughter is not turning out in life the way their mom or dad would like. Mention is often made that the son […]
The times call for reparation and strong leadership
by David Carollo – Looking at our divided nation today, some will argue that this time is no worse than the time of the Civil War, but I disagree. Today we find ourselves in a battle between good and evil, between God and the devil. Our political dilemma is a result of the spiritual decay, […]
Obtain plenary indulgences during the Year of St. Joseph
The Apostolic Penitentiary issued a Decree granting plenary indulgences for the special year of St. Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis for the Universal Church, from Dec. 8 2020 to Dec. 8, 2021. During this period, the faithful will have the opportunity to commit themselves “with prayer and good works, to obtain, with the help of […]
