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Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 220, February 2026

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Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 220, February 2026

Inside Front Cover

What Is More Desirable on Earth than this Union?

How shall I now speak of the closeness between Therese and Celine?… How?… “A garden enclosed”; and I would add: “a sealed fountain” (cf. Sg 4:12), but the fountain was not sealed, it flowed freely: From our hearts rushed “rivers of living water” (Jn 7:38) which spread forth, leading our …
Celine Martin, OCD - 01, February 2026

Our Readers Ask

Aren't the letters of St. Paul his?!

All Catholics should exercise great caution when reading studies on the Holy Scriptures. Unfortunately, in many circles there is a certain naturalistic, positivist and rationalist spirit that causes confusion in people’s minds. Pope Benedict XVI warned against this in one of his audiences on the great Doctor of the Bible, …
Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP - 01, February 2026

How can we contextualize the harsh passages of the Old Testament for today?

Your question, João, is very good, because it shows faith, humility and great submission to God, qualities that are rare in our days… It could be rephrased as follows: “There are passages in the Old Testament that I do not understand, but if the Lord did so, it can only …
Fr. Ricardo José Basso, EP - 01, February 2026

Editorial

Leo XIV and the Unitive Way

If Christ commanded everyone to be “the light of the world” (Mt 5:14), the Supreme Pontiffs are the veritable beacons of civilization. Whether in the apostolic or medieval era, in modern times or in our own day, the Papacy remains the north star of human aspirations. Its power does not …
Editorial team - 01, February 2026

The Voice of the Popes

Does the Pope’s Power Have Limits?

[Our] first safety is to guard the rule of the right faith and to deviate in no wise from the ordinances of the Fathers; because we cannot pass over the statement of our Lord Jesus Christ who said: “Thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church”… …
Editorial team - 01, February 2026

The Sunday Liturgy

We Thank You, Lord, for Persecutions!
How many saints expressed their gratitude to God for being persecuted, giving unequivocal proof that they understood this Sunday’s Gospel! In it, we encounter the most sublime preaching of Our Lord Jesus Christ: the Sermon on the Mount. The most sublime, yes, and the most radical. Only divine lips could …
Fr. Leandro Cesar Ribeiro, EP - 01, February 2026

Sentinels of Light
Leo XII1 teaches that one of the duties of Roman Pontiffs is to be watchmen over Christ’s flock: to reject the evils that threaten it, as well as to warn the faithful against the snares of the Church’s enemies, driving them out and thwarting them with their authority. This is …
Fr. Santiago Canals Coma, EP - 01, February 2026

The Obviousness of Truth
“There is no need to state the obvious.” For centuries, this adage has often been uttered to attest to how redundant and superfluous it is to state what is evident. However, in this time of profound religious relativism and increasing spiritual insensibility, it is imperative to recall that the obvious …
Fr. Inácio de Araújo, EP - 01, February 2026

From the Malignant Enemy Defend Me!
Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of Lent, the liturgical season that prepares us to celebrate the Paschal mystery. These forty days evoke the years of pilgrimage of the Israelite people through the desert towards the Promised Land, as well as the days of fasting and penance of Our Lord Jesus …
Fr. Juan Pablo Merizalde Escallón, EP - 01, February 2026

Treasures of Msgr. João

“My thoughts are higher than your thoughts”
The fame of John the Baptist had marked the history of Israel, and public opinion was still under the influence of that unusual man, who ate locusts and wild honey, dressed in camel skin and a leather belt. Providence had bestowed graces upon him, and countless comments circulated about him, …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 01, February 2026

Theme of the Month

The Papacy – Guide, Model, and Hope
“No one is a good judge in their own cause,” as the saying goes. Or, to use the words of Our Lord Jesus Christ: “If I bear witness to myself, my testimony is not true” (Jn 5:31). The reader may have already applied this principle, even unintentionally, or heard it …
Miguel Ferrari - 01, February 2026

​​​​​​​The World’s Greatest Moral Force
Peter, the first Pontiff, upon receiving the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven from the Master, first received His Divine Heart. Possessing the Heart of Christ, capable of loving all humanity, Peter could be Christ on earth. […] This is the august mystery that makes the Roman Pontiff the universal …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 01, February 2026

Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
Impostor: someone who lives in a dream world, believing himself to be something he is not, with the candour of a child and the malice of a demon. The impostor wants his word to be believed and even his authority to be acknowledged. In him, hypocrisy masks the truth, dissimulation …
Pedro Gusson Angelune Martins - 01, February 2026

St. Thomas Explains

Why One?
Simply contemplating the work of creation provides man with a prodigious kaleidoscope of divine perfections. As an example, let us consider the migratory movement of Canada geese. Who has not marvelled at the wisdom manifested in them? They cross thousands of kilometres flying always together, in an impeccable “V” formation, …
Editorial team - 01, February 2026

Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira

The Axis of History
On a certain occasion, rummaging around in one of my grandmother’s1 drawers, I discovered something I had never noticed before in a bundle of old papers: a panoramic photograph depicting a papal procession. It was part of a series of postcards, forming a full-colour brochure, showing St. Peter’s Basilica from …
Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira - 01, February 2026

History – Life’s Teacher

The Papacy in the Face of the Revolution
Essentially egalitarian and sensual, the Revolution has rebelled throughout the centuries against all forms of truth, beauty and goodness. Its ultimate goal, doomed to inevitable failure, is to dethrone God Himself. On the other hand, the Holy Catholic Church has as her mission to perpetuate the presence of the Divine …
Gabriel Marques dos Santos - 01, February 2026

The Mendicant Orders and the Disputes in the University of Paris – The Defence of the Mendicants
Church institutions arise organically, without prior planning. This is a habitual “method” of the Holy Spirit: to address the problems of the moment, solving difficulties as they arise. Thus, over the centuries, the complex structure of the ecclesiastical hierarchy, the norms of consecrated life, the various religious orders, and even …
Sr. Marcela Beorlegui - 01, February 2026

Catholic truths

Mother and Mistress of the Papacy
How many names has the Holy Church affectionately given to the Holy Father throughout history? Supreme Pontiff, Vicar of Christ, Successor of Peter… However, one of the most beautiful names, and perhaps the one that best encompasses such a lofty mission, is: the sweet Christ on earth. What could be …
Camila Carstens - 01, February 2026

Did You Know…

…why the Pope chooses a new name?
A man receives a name when he is born into the world by nature, when he is born into grace through Baptism, when he dies to the world through religious vows, and when he dies to himself by virtue of a vocation that confiscates him entirely. Abram was renamed Abraham …
Editorial team - 01, February 2026

…why we call the Supreme Pontiff Pope?
Pope: this is the title Catholics use to refer to their father… Yes, father, in the strictest and most etymological sense of the term. Πάππας – papas – was one of the first words babbled by Greek-speaking children. Directed with effusive affection to the father who protected, fed, taught, corrected …
Editorial team - 01, February 2026

Lives of the Saints

Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich – Spouse of Christ Crucified
With what devotion we should attend Holy Mass! In this sublime Sacrament, the Sacrifice of Calvary is renewed and Jesus makes Himself present every day in the Sacred Species, wherever in the world a priest pronounces the words: “This is my Body,” “This is the chalice of my Blood.” Thus, …
Sr. Mary Teresa MacIsaac - 01, February 2026

Dona Lucilia

Filial Love Centred on the Holy Church
Regarding the relationship between Dr. Plinio and Dona Lucilia, it could be observed that their souls were interwoven in a bond of mutual affection, consideration and esteem. For his part, there was the most deeply ingrained filial affection, acknowledging everything she did for him. She, in turn, possessed every manner …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 01, February 2026

Biblical Teachings

The Conflict Between David and Goliath – The “Stone” of Grace versus the Greatness of Man
The sacred pages contain paradigms for all of history. One of them – and one of the most eloquent – is the duel between a young man who was “ruddy, and had beautiful eyes, and was handsome” (1 Sam 16:12) and a brutal giant from Philistia (cf. 1 Sam 17). …
Sr. Diana Milena Devia Burbano - 01, February 2026

Tendencies and Mentalities

The Mendicant Emperor and the Omnipotent Poor Man
The scenes illustrated on these pages depict one of the most astounding events in history, not only of the Church, but of civilization itself. It is so emblematic that it marked minds and eras since its occurrence in the 11th century. Much of this symbolic significance is concentrated in the …
Ângelo Francisco Neto Martins - 01, February 2026

Back Cover

Infuse Us With a Ray of Your Immaculateness
We are children of Mary Immaculate! And if we are fond of our natural mothers, much greater should be our love for the Mother of our supernatural life. Filled with gratitude, let us ask her that, just as She triumphed over sin, She may triumph in our souls, infusing them …
Msgr. João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, EP - 01, February 2026

Sections

Back Cover

The Saints of Each Day

St. Thomas Explains

Special

Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira

Our Readers Ask

Dona Lucilia

Catholic truths

Catholic Spirituality

Heralds Worldwide

Splendours of Christian Civilization

Nova et Vetera

Mary, God’s Paradise

A Prophet for Our Times

The Voice of the Popes

Diverse

Gospel Commentary

Testimonials

Arautos no Mundo-MONT

The Sunday Liturgy

Dona Lucilia-MONT

Biblical Teachings

Tendencies and Mentalities

Church and World Events

Issues

History – Life’s Teacher

Lives of the Saints

Inside Front Cover

Editorial

Story for Children

Concluding Pages

Did You Know…

The Power of Example

Theme of the Month

Treasures of Msgr. João

What Does the Catechism Say?
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