HGM156 - October 2020

More Exalted than the Heavens

  Hail, truly full of grace, for Thou art holier than the Angels and more eminent than the Archangels. Hail, full of grace, for Thou...

Waters that Proclaim Mary’s Triumph

The imposing maritime vista urged the Christian squadrons to advance on that historic morning of October 7, 1571. Over four centuries later, what lesson...

The Reward for a Humble Failure

Standing before the queen, Tobias took a deep breath and began to sing... But he only made one mistake after another! Downcast, took refuge in...

Church and World Events

Congregation for Divine Worship defends return of in-person Masses In a recent letter sent to the Presidents of Bishops’ Conferences throughout the world, the Congregation...

Heralds Worldwide

Spiritual Pilgrimage at Aparecida No sickness or earthly obstacle can cool the fervent love of the Brazilian people for their Patroness. And although it was...

Serenity in Face of the Worst Tragedies

In the midst of the dramas and difficulties of life on this earth, more and more people are turning to Dona Lucilia’s generous intervention....

The Painter of Venice

A keen observer of reality, perspectives and human types, Canaletto was able to magnificently reflect in his paintings 18th-century Venice, an old and worn...

St. Francis of Assisi – The Joy of Unpretentiousness and Complete Surrender

A living example of genuine detachment and the purest unpretentiousness, St. Francis shone for his poverty of spirit. Convinced that the form of this...

Holy Guardian Angels – Guardians and Advocates for Men

They were given to us, not only to protect us in times of danger and trial, but to pray and intercede for us at...

It Can No Longer Be Hidden: He Is God!

Almost four centuries had passed and Christians did not dare to call Him God. Until, amidst struggles and persecution, the Cappadocian Fathers attested to...

A Simple but Expressive Gesture

At the executioner’s blow, the eldest of the two girls fell to the ground, her dress becoming disarranged. Alodia ran to her sister to...

Chastity: Our Interior Paradise

God planted another “Eden” within man, in which He would offer him an authentic supernatural friendship, teaching him to love and be loved.   How sublime...