PLINIO CORRÊA DE OLIVEIRA
The Axis of History
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 220, February 2026
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 …
HISTORY – LIFE’S TEACHER
The Papacy in the Face of the Revolution
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 220, February 2026
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 …
DONA LUCILIA
Filial Love Centred on the Holy Church
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 220, February 2026
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 …
TENDENCIES AND MENTALITIES
The Mendicant Emperor and the Omnipotent Poor Man
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 220, February 2026
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 …
OUR READERS ASK
How can we contextualize the harsh passages of the Old Testament for today?
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 220, February 2026
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 …
THE SUNDAY LITURGY
The Water of Life
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 221, March 2026
March 8 – 3rd Sunday of Lent The Gospel tells us that it was around noon when Jesus, tired from His journey, sat down by Jacob’s well. Seeing a Samaritan woman approaching to draw water, He asked her, “Give me a drink.” Given the hostility between Jews and Samaritans, and …
THE SUNDAY LITURGY
No One Can Deceive God
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 221, March 2026
March 15 – 4th Sunday of Lent The 4th Sunday of Lent is called Lætare Sunday – that is, “Rejoice” – as, with more than half of this penitential season having passed, the Church provides us with a brief respite in order to anticipate the graces of the Redemption that …
INSIDE FRONT COVER
What Is More Desirable on Earth than this Union?
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 220, February 2026
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 …
OUR READERS ASK
How can we succeed in raising holy children if we ourselves are not holy?
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 223, May 2026
“If Thou, O Lord, shouldst mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?” (Ps 130:3). Dear Javier, who among us – parents, superiors, teachers, etc. – would dare to presume our own holiness before the people for whom we are responsible? Undoubtedly, no one! However, the fact that we realize we have …
THE SUNDAY LITURGY
Let Us Not Harden Our Hearts
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 221, March 2026
March 29 – Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion The Liturgy of Palm Sunday, with its procession and Mass, presents us with two Gospels in which the glory and the Passion of Christ come face to face, inviting us to meditate on these lofty mysteries as preparation for the Easter …
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