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Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - Heralds Magazine

Resigned to God’s Will

Once, when bedridden with pains and a high fever – perhaps an omen of his impending death – Dr. Antônio said he had seen the ghost of a friend, whose life had been far from praiseworthy, enter his room through the window. The phantom sat at the foot of the …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 30, November 2021

The Loftiest Horizon

Jesus said to His disciples: 24 “In those days after that tribulation the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 31, October 2021

The Choice of a Vocation in God’s Hands

As she approached the age of thirty, during long hours of quiet contemplation mingled with vocal prayer, the desire for the religious life became increasingly defined in Lucilia’s soul. However, even beyond her virtuous aspirations to the lofty and sublime was the determination to fulfil God’s will, even if this …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 30, September 2021

The Secret of True Success!

30Jesus and His disciples left from there and began a journey through Galilee, but He did not wish anyone to know about it. 31 He was teaching His disciples and telling them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men and they will kill Him, and three …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 31, August 2021

The Defining Moment

60 60 Many of Jesus’ disciples who were listening said, “This saying is hard; who can accept it?” 61 Since Jesus knew that His disciples were murmuring about this, He said to them, “Does this shock you? 62 What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 31, July 2021

A Lamp at the Feet of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

With the advancing years, Dona Lucilia was naturally obliged to curtail her domestic duties, little by little, as her strength waned. But she did not give way to inactivity; and she filled her free moments with her preferred occupation: prayer – that quiet company kept with the Sacred Heart of …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 31, July 2021

Exempt from Original Sin: Why Not? - Considerations on the Predestination of St. Joseph

When God formed Adam from clay, He did not want him to remain alone, but gave him the companionship of Eve; thus, in His “image and likeness […], male and female He created them” (Gn 1:26-27). Likewise, upon conceiving the plan of redemption and endowing His Son with the best …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 28, February 2019

Who is a True Disciple?

39 Jesus told His disciples a parable: “Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? 40 No disciple is superior to the teacher; but when fully trained, every disciple will be like his teacher. 41 Why do you notice the splinter in your …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 28, February 2019

The Eliatic Mark and Devotion to Mary

The entire prophetic cohort of Mount Carmel arose from Elijah the Thesbite, and was guided after his departure for Heaven by Elisha. It would endure for centuries and give origin to the Carmelite Order, dedicated to the praise of the Virgin. Perfect devotion to Mary can only be attained by …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 30, June 2021

A Soul Wholly Made of Love

The Holy Spirit is Love in essence. In order for His virginal Spouse, His “alter ego”, to be like Him, She could only have a soul wholly made of love. And the encounter of these two loves engendered the unprecedented grace which transformed fainthearted men into heroes of faith! Represented …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 30, April 2021

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