The Holy Mass, the Sacred Heart and Divine Com-passion

When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd (Mt. 9:36). As a...

The Nativity of the Baptist

Today we celebrate the nativity of St John the Baptist. Why is St John the Baptist’s nativity celebrated by the Church in the most...

The Feast of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu

On June 22nd, all Malta and Gozo celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu, whose shrine dates back to a mystical experience...
Pope St. John Paul II

Letter of Pope Saint John Paul II on the Hundredth Anniversary of the Consecration...

LETTER OF JOHN PAUL II ON THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSECRATION OF THE HUMAN RACE TO THE DIVINE HEART OF JESUS   Dear Brothers and Sisters! The 100th...

Dedication, Devotion and Reparation to the Sacred Heart: The Twelve Promises

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is popularly associated with St. Margaret Mary Alocoque, a nun of the Visitation Order who during the...

Pope Benedict and Anthony of Padua

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Audience Hall Wednesday, 10 February 2010 Saint Anthony of Padua Dear Brothers and Sisters, Two weeks ago I presented St Francis of Assisi. This morning...

The Sacrament of the Eucharist under the Gaze of St Thomas Aquinas

This year we are joyfully celebrating the 700 year anniversary of the canonization of St Thomas Aquinas on July 18, 1323, by Pope John XXII,...

Corpus Christi and the Gift of Self

O Sacred banquet in which Christ is received, the memory of His Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge...

Pope Benedict and Ephraim

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Paul VI Audience Hall Wednesday, 28 November 2007 Saint Ephrem Dear Brothers and Sisters, Common opinion today supposes Christianity to be a European religion which subsequently...

Saint Juliana of Cornillon and the Institution of Corpus Christi

BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Wednesday, 17 November 2010  Saint Juliana of Cornillon Dear Brothers and Sisters, This morning too I would like to introduce a female figure to you....