ST. THOMAS EXPLAINS
Why One?
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 220, February 2026
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, …
HERALDS WORLDWIDE
Heralds Worldwide
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
Mozambique – In its Afternoon Journal, the public television network TVM presented a report on the Heralds of the Gospel, and on the catechetical Nativity scene displayed in their house in Matola. Fr. Santiago Canals, EP, was called upon to explain to viewers the charism and history of the association, …
HISTORY – LIFE’S TEACHER
The Black Death - When Calamities Teach Humanity
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 19, nº 214, August 2025
There are several ways to read a book. In one of them, a person understands the meaning of the sentences, the simple combination of words, phrases and paragraphs almost mathematically, experiencing a brief dose of impressions that the plot may arouse. When talking to a reader like this, we will …
INSIDE FRONT COVER
Admirable Contemplation, Restorative Penitence
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 18, nº 201, July 2024
After her repentance, St. Mary Magdalene began to clearly represent two united virtues: contemplation and penitence. Contemplation, in contrast with her sister, in the famous episode in which Our Lord says to Martha: “Mary has chosen the good portion and it will not be taken from her” (Lk 10:42). Therefore, …
THE VOICE OF THE POPES
Defender and Interpreter of the Franciscan Charism
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 18, nº 201, July 2024
Faithful Image of the Founder Today I would like to talk about St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio. […] St. Bonaventure, in all likelihood born in 1217, died in 1274. Thus he lived in the 13th century, an epoch in which the Christian faith which had deeply penetrated the culture and society …
PLINIO CORRÊA DE OLIVEIRA
The Origins of Ash Wednesday
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 15, nº 160, February 2021
At the beginning of Lent, the procession of sinners would enter from the back of the church, reciting the “Miserere”. Inwardly crushed by their guilt, at the same time they felt the solace of the Judge’s own promise. To fully understand the Church’s intention in instituting the Ash Wednesday ceremony, …
DIVERSE
St. Bonaventure - 750 Years in Eternity - Herald of Seraphic Love
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 18, nº 201, July 2024
It is a summer’s night in the Eternal City. While everyone sleeps, a pilgrim quietly approaches the entrance to the grandiose St. Peter’s Square. In the stillness, the two colonnades, which symbolize the open arms of Mother Church,1 seem more welcoming than ever… Suddenly, the silence is broken by the …
DIVERSE
The Church: Teacher of Civilization
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 18, nº 201, July 2024
I hope the two characters in the discussion I witnessed the other day will not mind if I describe it as I heard it. In the corner of a waiting room, a priest in a cassock sat silently reading. Two seats away, slouched in his chair, was a young university …
PLINIO CORRÊA DE OLIVEIRA
The Founder of an Era of Faith
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 18, nº 201, July 2024
A young man with an extraordinary vocation, from a senatorial and patrician family, decided to give himself completely to divine grace. It spoke to him in the depths of his soul: “My son, I want you, and I want you entirely. Will you give yourself completely?” And he replied: “Yes, …
BIBLICAL TEACHINGS
Joseph of Egypt - Slavery that Frees, Freedom that Enslaves
Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 221, March 2026
Slavery!… Such a cruel word, evoking dire and dreadful impressions within us: heavy chains, violent subjugations, horrifying punishments, realities that make us tremble all the more as they distance us from what we cherish so much, freedom. However, as incredible as it may seem, there is a slavery that frees …
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