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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…

  • André Costa
  • 13 de June de 2025
  • Catholic Church

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.

  • André Costa
  • 13 de June de 2025
  • Literature

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.

  • André Costa
  • 16 de May de 2025
  • Catholic Church

Soul of Christ

The Soul of Christ prayer has deep roots in Christian tradition, appearing in various ancient manuscripts.

  • André Costa
  • 6 de March de 2025
  • Catholic Church

The Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

How to pray the Rosary, with the traditional prayers and the order of the mysteries according to the days of the week.

  • André Costa
  • 25 de February de 2025
  • Catholic Church

The Conversion of Saul in Caravaggio’s Work

Caravaggio is widely recognised as a master of the chiaroscuro technique, a painting style that explores the dramatic contrast between light and shadow to create depth and visual impact.

  • André Costa
  • 20 de February de 2025
  • Catholic Church

The Scapular, The History, and The Origin of Devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The devotion to the scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is deeply rooted in the history of the Carmelite Order, which traces its origins back to the early centuries of Christianity.

  • André Costa
  • 6 de February de 2025
  • Catholic Church

The Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

Begin the novena each day by making the Sign of the Cross:“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Opening Prayer for Every Day My Lord Jesus Christ, true God and true Man,…

  • André Costa
  • 4 de February de 2025
  • Catholic Church

The Novena of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Novena of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a devotional practice deeply rooted in the tradition of the Catholic Church, especially associated with the Carmelite Order.

  • André Costa
  • 3 de February de 2025
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