In an inspiring demonstration of Catholic faith, Irish Society for Christian Civilisation (ISFCC),embarked on a nationwide caravan for a week from 12th to 19th August 2024. Our mission wasclear: to promote the powerful message of the Miraculous Medal and to reinvigorate devotion tothe Blessed Virgin Mary across Ireland. Over the course of the week, our...
Eve Lavallière, the stage name of Eugénie Fenoglio, was born in Toulon, France, on April 1, 1866. The second child and only daughter of Emile and Albanie Fenoglio, she later described her painful youth. “As a child, I knew not what the love and care of a mother was. My life was tears and suffering...
In a pontificate marked by acts that have caused a stir, few have had the global impact of Fiducia Supplicans, the statement of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith signed by its new prefect, Cardinal V. M. Fernandez, and personally approved by Pope Francis in December 2023. The document gives the green light...
Novena to Saint Joan of Arc (May 30 is the feast day of Saint Joan of Arc) Pray novena for 9 consecutive days Eternal Father, Thou gave us Saint Joan of Arc through Thine infinite love and mercy for us. We humbly ask Thee to send down Thine Holy Spirit upon us, as the intermediary...
Press Release Dublin – Ireland On May 11th, enthusiastic supporters of Ireland Needs Fatima led 563 Rosary Rallies as part of the organisation’s Public Square Rosary Crusade! Armed with the Rosary and displaying banners saying, “Praying the Rosary for Ireland. Please join us!”, more than 10,000 people assembled across the nation in public view, praying for the...
By Julian Pace Through a life of prayer, piety and asceticism, St Catherine of Sweden gave herself to God entirely. She had no regard for temporal desires. Born in 1331 in Sweden, she was the fourth of eight children of her father, nobleman Ulf Gudmarsson and her mother, St Bridget. Her mother was the founder...
By Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira The word family indicates a plurality of persons. There is another word, one of special significance, that indicates just one person: Mother. A mother is the quintessence of a family, for she is the quintessence of love, the quintessence of affection and therefore, the quintessence of goodness and mercy. It...
By Plinio Correa de Oliviera At Lourdes, Divine Providence takes two different attitudes towards human suffering. The first is more sensational and thus catches our attention more. It is when Our Lady, as a compassionate mother, heals the sick and lame and thus proves the veracity of the Faith. This, in turn, shows her mercy...
by Luis Solimeo Amid the worst crisis in the Church’s history, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published the December 18 Declaration Fiducia Supplicans (FS), authorising priests to bless adulterous and homosexual relationships. There followed a Clarification confirming what the declaration said. Both statements favour adulterous couples and homosexual pairs at a time when civil laws are being changed throughout...
by John Horvat A clash of monumental proportions seems likely as the post-war liberal order breaks down. This could happen if the present flashpoints in Ukraine, Israel, North Korea, and Taiwan expand and involve the major powers and their spheres of influence. Thus, many analysts rightly frame America’s involvement in today’s conflicts as a defense of...
