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Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

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Spiritual Father - Wisdom Embodied in People

In the gardens of the Academy, comfortably seated and reflective, master and disciple still seem to be meditating: Socrates, his chin supported in his hand, prepares to bring into the world yet another concept; at …

30, September 2025

Expiatory Victim for the Holy Church - He Suffered with Christ, to Be Glorified with Him

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

In following the articles in this special issue of Heralds of the Gospel magazine and considering the numerous achievements attributed to Msgr. João, a reader who knew him but little might imagine that his life …

07, November 2024

The Revolution in the Tendencies - The Most Subtle of Revolutions… and the Most Effective

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

Contemplating the gradual fading of the lights of Christian Civilization, in which its bastions were systematically attacked and left in ruins until almost nothing remained of them, the Catholic soul kneels before this rubble, once …

31, December 2023

St. Radegunde - A Life of Splendid Contrasts

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

It was during the fifteenth century that John, Duke of Berry, brother of King Charles V of France, asked for a fragment of St. Radegunde’s body to be placed in his chapel in Bourges. With …

31, July 2023

Elizabeth II of England - Humanity Bids Farewell to the Queen

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

Thursday September 8. The world learned, through the mainstream media, that Queen Elizabeth II had just passed away. Death is always cruel and painful, whatever the circumstances. Nevertheless, analysed from a purely material point of …

31, October 2022

House of God and Gate of Heaven

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

Few figures inspire more respect than the patriarchs of the Old Covenant – Abraham, Isaac and Jacob – whose story, by determination of the Divine Holy Spirit, was perpetuated in the pages of Sacred Scripture. …

30, April 2022

St. Genevieve - Shield and Glory of Christian Civilization

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

It was the year 423, a troubled time, sown with wars and invasions, when a dying civilization was emitting its last gasps.1 The Roman Empire, once almost indestructible, threatened to collapse under the furore of …

31, December 2021

Admiration: Consolation Amid Perplexities

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

Well known is St. John of the Cross’ Dark Night, in which he explains the process of purifying the imperfections of the soul, “preparing it for the union of love with God.”1 However, I do …

31, August 2021

St. Bernardine of Siena - A Voice for a World in Decline

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

A young man is walking through the winding streets of Siena. The city, busy with its work and intrigues, pays no attention to him. Of medium build and manly bearing, with a pleasant countenance and …

30, April 2021

Ardent Devotee of the Lord’s Passion

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

Who is not moved to contemplate Him who went about on earth doing good (cf. Acts 10:38), being the object of more hatred, scorn and outrages than has any man ever been in history? For …

28, February 2021

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Counsels on how to make a good confession (part 1)

More counsels for a good confession (part 2)

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Is Lourdes still relevant in our days?| Mary our Queen | The Podcast of the slaves of Our Lady

The secret to do PENANCE in an EASY & FRUITFUL way

Counsels on how to make a good confession (part 1)

More counsels for a good confession (part 2)

Why is St. Joseph so important?

Have You discovered Your Saint Yet?

Sorrowful Mysteries Tuesday

Talk to us

Contacts

They want to give their lives to God, but they need you!

Sr. Maria Beatriz Matos

Author's articles:

Spiritual Father - Wisdom Embodied in People

Expiatory Victim for the Holy Church - He Suffered with Christ, to Be Glorified with Him

The Revolution in the Tendencies - The Most Subtle of Revolutions… and the Most Effective

St. Radegunde - A Life of Splendid Contrasts

Elizabeth II of England - Humanity Bids Farewell to the Queen

House of God and Gate of Heaven

St. Genevieve - Shield and Glory of Christian Civilization

Admiration: Consolation Amid Perplexities

St. Bernardine of Siena - A Voice for a World in Decline

Ardent Devotee of the Lord’s Passion