DIVERSE
The Most Precious Moment of the Day
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
After receiving the Holy Eucharist, we should remain recollected in order to fully benefit from the graces of such a sublime mystery. How should we treat these moments of sublime interaction with Our Lord Jesus Christ? Inferior realities always reflect superior ones. This was the rule followed in the creation …
GOSPEL COMMENTARY
Unfathomable Divine Plans and Faulty Human Criteria
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
From all eternity, the Son planned to erect the infallible chair of His Church in the person of a mortal man. In the glorious scene of Peter’s confession, He manifests for history the perfection of His works and demonstrates just how erroneous human thoughts can be. Gospel – Feast of …
THE VOICE OF THE POPES
Fairer, Stronger and Purer
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
When the Church appears to be buffeted and almost capsized in the raging storm, it is then that she comes forth fairer, stronger, purer, and brighter with the lustre of distinguished virtues. You know very well, Venerable Brethren, that even when surrounded by tribulation, the Church still enjoys some consolation …
EDITORIAL
A Whip, Tears or a Smile?
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
The title “Good Shepherd” was one of the few that Jesus attributed to himself (cf. Jn 10:11). In fact, He spent His earthly journey “doing good” (Acts 10:38), until He immolated himself for His sheep. But if Our Lord was so loving, gentle and humble, why did He use a …
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Thou Art the Life of My Soul
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 14, nº 157, November 2020
St. Gertrude of Helfta - Monastery of St. Mary of San Salvador, Cañes (Spain) Thou art the life of my soul. May the loving affection of my heart always be united to Thee, by the power of divine love that everything melts and penetrates. May all that I undertake without …
EDITORIAL
God’s Symphony and Our Only Hope
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 14, nº 157, November 2020
The work of creation resembles a symphony: unified and harmonious, but with diverse rhythms and movements. At times, humanity seems immersed in a melancholic adagio; at other times, in a pleasant andante. In contemplating this divine musical piece, man places himself in the expectation of a majestic finale. How will …
THE VOICE OF THE POPES
A Large Salutary Wave that Penetrates Purgatory
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 14, nº 157, November 2020
On the day of the solemn commemoration of all the faithful departed, priests may celebrate three Masses, so that many of our brethren who suffer in Purgatory may happily join the heavenly Blessed of the Church Triumphant on that day. Since, by its nature, the unbloody Sacrifice of the Altar …
GOSPEL COMMENTARY
Christ the King and the Secret of Mary
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 14, nº 157, November 2020
The Blessed Trinity guards an extraordinary Secret, the revelation of which will manifest to the world the supreme royalty of Christ on this earth. Happy, indeed sublimely happy, are those to whom the Holy Spirit reveals it! Gospel – Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Jesus …
DIVERSE
Queen, Mother and Advocate of Sinners
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 14, nº 157, November 2020
Rivers of blessed ink have flowed from the pens of Saints and Doctors regarding the Hail Holy Queen. However, does the reader know the history of one of the most moving Marian prayers? Work, traffic, household chores, daily concerns... Let us leave aside everything that surrounds us in our everyday …
DIVERSE
When Did Man “Invent” God?
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 14, nº 157, November 2020
Human wisdom, always rich in points for consideration, has fascinated thinkers of all times. However, this same wisdom kneels and bows down to worship God. There are all sorts of debates. Some are sudden and momentary, the result of spontaneity, a temperamental outburst or immaturity. There are other, interminable ones, …