Saint Maria Goretti: Purity, Forgiveness and Holiness
Saint Maria Goretti is one of the youngest saints ever canonised by the Catholic Church. Born amidst poverty and faith, her short life was marked by a spiritual heroism that defies human logic.
André Costa
Santa Izabel de Portugal: Who She Was, Devotion and Legacy
Saint Elizabeth of Portugal was born in 1271, daughter of King Peter III of Aragon and Queen Constance of Sicily.
Saint Thomas the Apostle: Faith, Doubt and the Mission
Saint Thomas was one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ, known both for his courage and for his famous doubt.
Saint Charles Borromeo: Historical, Ecclesiastical Profile and Legacy
Saint Charles Borromeo, born Carlo Borromeo, ranks among the most significant figures of the Counter-Reformation period, not only for his prominence at the Council of Trent.
Saint Lucy – Martyr of Light and Protector of Eyes
Saint Lucy (in Latin Lucia, meaning “light”) was born between AD 281 and 283 in Syracuse, on the island of Sicily, then part of the Roman Empire. She was the only child of a noble and wealthy family. From a young age, she was…
The Solemnity Of Corpus Christi: Origin, History And Meaning
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, popularly known as Corpus Christi, is one of the most significant celebrations in the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church.
The Dialogue of the Carmelites: Faith, Fear and Redemption on the Threshold of Martyrdom
There are works that stir the senses. Others that tear open the soul. The Dialogue of the Carmelites, by Francis Poulenc, is not merely an opera, but a spiritual battlefield where human drama intertwines with the mystery of faith. Inspired by…
Man is Capable of God
When we begin the profession of faith by saying “I believe”, we affirm more than a mere intellectual assent; we make an act of trust and surrender.
The Brothers Karamazov and Man’s Struggle Against the World
To understand the transformative impact of The Brothers Karamazov, it is essential to know who its protagonists are, as each of them represents a dimension of the human soul in conflict: the sensual and impulsive, the rational and sceptical, the spiritual and compassionate.
Soul of Christ
The Soul of Christ prayer has deep roots in Christian tradition, appearing in various ancient manuscripts.