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Harmonious Perfections

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
How can we reconcile the image of such a strong, incomparable, and supreme Jesus, with that of a Jesus so merciful and accessible to the little ones? How can we fathom that in this newborn Child in Bethlehem, whose soul contains all the sweetness and innocence that can be imagined …

CONCLUDING PAGES

“A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons...”

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
The Gospel does not specify which of these birds were offered. The Holy Spirit thus gives us to understand that one way should not be preferred to the exclusion of the other, since both are pleasing to God. The always-succinct verses of Sacred Scripture contain an ocean of meaning, into …

STORY FOR CHILDREN

The Crystal Pendant

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
Captivated by the exquisite textiles, Rebecca began to imagine the admiration they would win for her. She removed the crystal pendant and handed it to the woman without imagining the tragedy about to befall her. Long ago, in a small German village, lived a poor farmwoman named Annamarie. The birth …

CHURCH AND WORLD EVENTS

Church and World Events

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
Jubilee year for Catholic Faith bicentennial in Singapore The two hundredth anniversary of the Church in Singapore began on December 13 with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal William Goh. Numerous commemorative events for the bicentenary will take place in 2021, including an exhibition of paintings and works by Christian artists, …

DONA LUCILIA

Sublime Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
While acknowledging the infinite distance separating creature from Creator, a marked likeness to the Sacred Heart of Jesus could be noted in Dona Lucilia. This was her greatest contribution toward her children’s formation. Dona Lucilia’s boundless affection for her children did not stem from merely natural motives. It was rooted …

DIVERSE

Symphonic Silence!

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
Accompanied by the orchestra, the choir and six soloists perform Handel’s magnificent “Hallelujah” chorus. Now, just before the final bars, the concert hall is suddenly immersed in complete silence... Has there been a mistake in the execution of the piece? Let us travel a little on the wings of imagination, …

DIVERSE

What is the Value of Martyrdom?

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
For today’s mentality, so averse to suffering, the martyrdom of St. Engrácia of Braga is nothing more than an episode worthy of tears and grief... However, this is not how the Church considers it. It is eleventh-century Spain.1 A shepherd waters his sheep near the Guadiana River. Suddenly, he notices …

LIVES OF THE SAINTS

Servant of God Raphael Merry del Val - “We will Work and Suffer Together for the Church”

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
St. Pius X’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Merry del Val, was the shield, right arm and close friend of the Blessed Pontiff, as well as a valuable instrument in his hands, in the governance of the Mystical Body of Christ. Among the many facts related in Sacred Scripture, the special …

DIVERSE

Perfect Model of Humility and Submission

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
One who had conceived virginally by the Holy Spirit had no need to submit to this rite. But the incomparable humility of the Queen of Virgins prompted Her to present herself to the priest together with her Divine Son. The humanity of approximately two millennia ago was pervaded by pride …

NOVA ET VETERA

“How pitiful is a life without pain”

Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
There are certain souls who find everything difficult and become discouraged when they are confronted with an obstacle... However, in the desert of this life there is only one safe refuge: the shade of the verdant tree of the cross! This was the saying of St. Augustine: the Saints most …
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