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Saint, King and Hero

King, and archetype of the tireless fighter, St. Ferdinand of Castile was an extraordinary example of the strong and heroic man, completed by harmonic contrasts: his soul more vigorous than his body, his impetus greater than his musculature, his ideal even greater than his impetus; and, in the pursuit of …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 30, April 2024

An Intercessor for Building the Edifice of Life

There was an aspect of Dona Lucilia’s soul that manifested itself in the following way: Since she had a maternal love that was inclined to embrace an indefinite number of children, if someone came along who was even somewhat good-hearted and of an age to be her child or grandchild, …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 31, March 2024

Centre and Model of Affection

Dona Lucilia’s affection for others was modelled upon the Sacred Heart of Jesus; the result of this affection was abnegation and the renunciation of herself in favour of the person loved. In a very balanced and Catholic manner, she considered devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, King and centre …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 31, March 2024

The Happiness of Eternal Beatitude

I have always had a particular impression of certain descriptions or representations of Heaven. By faith, I knew it was a place where all delights were to be found, but when they were described to me, I had the feeling that they were delights for others and not for me. …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 31, October 2023

Serenity in the Face of Risk

In ancient Alexandria, at a time when Christians allowed themselves to be overcome with tepidity and excessive tolerance of pagan idolatry, God raised up St. Catherine to revive their Catholic fervour with her inner light and burning zeal. Her words, her example and her glorious martyrdom converted many who, perhaps, …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 31, October 2023

Bell Towers of Tradition

After these days of frequent contact, which first appeared as an arduous unknown to overcome, but throughout which your souls were illuminated with new lights, new harmonies, new truths and the fire of new resolutions, the moment of separation arrives. It is a cruel moment of tearing oneself away, not …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 31, August 2023

Devotion to Our Lady: Essential Requirement for the Counter-Revolution

Let us begin by setting out here some thoughts contained in Revolution and Counter-Revolution.1 The Revolution is presented in this work as an immense process of tendencies, doctrines, political, social and economic transformations, derived in the last analysis – I would be inclined to say in the very last analysis …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 30, April 2023

Converted by the Beauty of the Church

The literature of our days, bound to sensuality, is in a clear thematic crisis. This crisis is truly the most serious problem that all modern literati have to struggle with. The cinema, the novel, the novella, poetry – in short everything is beset by a tremendous crisis in storylines. Plots …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 31, March 2023

A Rare Pearl

The physiognomy of St. Gemma Galgani expresses something other-worldly. She is a physical, corporeal representation of the valiant woman of the Gospel: a rare pearl, of incomparable price, worth going to the ends of the universe to find.
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 31, March 2023

The Historical Role of Providential Men

In a broad sense, all men are providential, because they serve the designs of God. However, there is a special sense: there are those whom the Creator does not ask to lead merely a common life and, therefore, to serve themselves, but marks them to accomplish a mission for the …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 30, June 2022

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