GOSPEL COMMENTARY
Wisdom Grants Us the Treasures of Heaven
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 168, October 2021
The attitude of the rich young man has recorded for history the great error of those who, through selfishness, despise the heavenly treasure and lose true happiness on earth. Gospel of the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time 17 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, …
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Eucharistic Spirituality
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 168, October 2021
Among the elements that make up Eucharistic spirituality are charity, devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and the beauty of the Liturgy, which is not a mere adornment but rather part of the essence of the celebration of the Eucharist. Before all else, I wish to greet Cardinal Raymundo …
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The Holy Rosary - Efficacious Weapon against God’s Enemies
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 168, October 2021
Among the means within our reach for confronting the crisis of the contemporary world, the Rosary stands out for its extraordinary power in obtaining God’s intervention in events. For many, the Rosary may appear to be a subject about which nothing further remains to be said. It is a magnificent …
PLINIO CORRÊA DE OLIVEIRA
The Devotion of the Holy Rosary - Masterpiece of Catholic Spirituality
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 168, October 2021
The devotion of the Rosary has tremendous power and substance. It does not involve merely emotions, but is serious and full of reflection. Through it, the spiritual life of the Catholic is built up as a solid and splendid edifice of certainties. To fully understand the value of devotion to …
LIVES OF THE SAINTS
St. Bruno - Father and Founder of the Carthusians
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 168, October 2021
The climate was harsh, with frequent snowfalls, and the soil poor. The woodlands, with no existing roadways, were difficult to explore. To establish a monastery there seemed madness. But the ideal that moved St. Bruno was not based on human criteria… The deep contemplative spirit of the Carthusian Order, where …
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Treasure of Meditation
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 168, October 2021
I n this photograph at the age of eight, St. Therese is looking into a vague, undefined point, but with a kind of rapt, affectionate, respectful contemplation. In the final analysis, it is the look proper to a deeply contemplative spirit. Because her gaze has something which is difficult for …
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The Oratorio “Ordo Virtutum” of St. Hildegard of Bingen - The Melody of Warfare!
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 167, September 2021
The tremendous battle that every man must wage for his salvation is considered by some as an arduous challenge, by others as a great trial. St. Hildegard transformed it into a sublime oratorio! Throughout history, countless poets, writers and brilliant artists have devoted their time to expressing through their works …
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May Your Good Guardian Angel Protect You
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 167, September 2021
May your good Guardian Angel protect you. He is your guide, who leads you along the difficult paths of life. May he always keep you in the grace of Jesus, sustain you so that you do not stumble on any stone; may he keep you safe under his wings from …
EDITORIAL
Magnanimity and Magnificence in God’s Service
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 167, September 2021
Contrary to what certain sugar-coated and fainthearted concepts of religion insinuate, Our Lord Jesus Christ invites His disciples to be “the light of the world,” that is, to shine before men, so that these, seeing their good works, may glorify the Father who is in Heaven (cf. Mt 5:14-16). Moreover, …
THE VOICE OF THE POPES
Winning Souls by Preaching the Truth
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 167, September 2021
To win children for the Holy Catholic Church is the most important work of charity. Since Benedict XV, the Pontiffs have published documents with the special purpose of instructing and encouraging those who undertake this task. What does it mean to be a missionary ? Before returning to His Father, …