Heralds of the Gospel Magazine, Vol. 20, nº 227, September 2026
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Lives of the Saints - Heralds Magazine
St. Lutgardis of Aywières - Conquered by Divine Love from Childhood
In the distant year of 1182, a little girl with bright and lively eyes was born into a family in Tongres, a town in Belgium, and she was christened Lutgardis. As her personality developed, she showed a remarkable appetite for the supernatural life and an almost experiential sense of God’s …
Bruna Almeida Piva
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31, May 2023
St. Pius V - Ardent Defender of the Truth
The pale moonlight illuminated the rooftops of the Eternal City, which silently slept. A peculiar procession of men and women of the most varied ages and conditions was advancing through the dark streets: priests, monks and nuns, nobles and peasants. They were hurrying to cover the last stretch of the …
Sr. Mary Teresa MacIsaac
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30, April 2023
Blessed Michael Rua - The Victory of Don Bosco
The continuation and perpetuity of a Religious Order depends to a great extent on the actions of its members and their fidelity towards the person chosen by the Holy Spirit to establish a new charism in the Church. Accordingly, throughout the history of foundations, God does not fail to raise …
Sr. Mariana de Oliveira
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31, March 2023
Blessed Clemens August von Galen - The Lion of Münster
In order to lead the sheep of His flock safely to the eternal fountains, Our Lord Jesus Christ instituted watchful and wise shepherds, the bishops, who would instruct them and warn them of dangers. To them we can apply the words addressed to the prophet Ezekiel: “So you, son of …
Dcn. Alison Batista de Oliveira, EP
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28, February 2023
St. Walburga - A Soul Ever Faithful to the Divine Will
It is certainly not without reason that Britain has often been called the Isle of Saints. In fact, from the earliest times of its evangelization, countless saints were born in these northerly regions. These saints have often distinguished themselves for their missionary zeal, which did not restrict itself to the …
Sr. Allana Neves
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31, January 2023
St. Alberic - Leader of a Monastic Rebellion
The newcomers were the subject of commentary throughout the region. Certainly, they were religious. But to what Order did they belong? Nobody knew. Some of the better informed claimed that they were disgruntled monks who, dissatisfied with their monastery, had decided to found a new house with different rules, and …
Luis Felipe Toniolo
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31, December 2022
Blessed Maria Victoria Fornari Strata - “Everything passes and all is naught, except God”
In a beautiful Genoese mansion, the family doctor was giving the Fornari couple serious news. The situation of Giovanni Francisco, the youngest son of Girolamo and Barbara, seemed hopeless. In the midst of this drama, a voice full of candour strove piously to reassure the parents, saying that there was …
Sr. Angelis Ferreira
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30, November 2022
St. Columban - “To this day the earth shines from his radiance”
Almost unknown to the European continent until the end of the fourth century, Ireland was profoundly Christianized after the evangelization began there by St. Patrick. The extraordinary flourishing of religious life in these lands earned it the nickname Isle of the Saints. From the beginning of the sixth century, countless …
Francisco de Assis Silveira
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31, October 2022
St. Hedwig - Destined for Combat and Victory
The meaning of the name Hedwig indicates a woman destined for “combat and victory.” A duchess of fine features and delicate bearing, she lived up to this signification, for she took up the struggle of resignation in the face of God’s designs and bravely faced the sufferings that devastated her …
Sr. Giovana Wolf
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30, September 2022
Blessed Maria de Jesus López de Rivas - A Fiery Heart, Accustomed to Heroism
Let us turn our attention to the fervid lands of Spain. Its vast expanses have seen the birth of countless Saints and heroes. The combative Ignatius of Loyola, his zealous disciple St. Francis Xavier, and the austere St. John of the Cross are but a few examples. Among these illustrious …
Sr. Maria de Jesús Tavárez
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31, August 2022