“Madwoman of the Blessed Sacrament”
Teresa Enríquez, a noblewoman at the court of Spain, was called the “Madwoman of the Blessed Sacrament” for her ardent love of the Eucharist.
Articles
Articles from the Heralds of the Gospel on Catholic faith, spirituality, Church history and the lives of the saints, faithful to the teaching of the Church.
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A Point for Mediation…
In 1902, Mount Pelée struck the luxurious city of Saint-Pierre in Martinique. A lesson for our times: a point for meditation.
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Baldwin IV, King of Jerusalem – Royalty and Misfortune Embrace
Baldwin IV, the leper King of Jerusalem: a story where royalty and misfortune embrace in the defence of the Holy Sepulchre.
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Ferdinand Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel – A Grandee of Spain
Ferdinand Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, Duke of Alba: a grandee of Spain in the momentous 16th century.
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When Heroism Vanquished Frivolity
Marie Antoinette of Habsburg, from frivolous queen to heroine: how heroism vanquished frivolity in her final days.
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Winston Churchill – The “Old Lion”
Why an article on Winston Churchill in a Catholic magazine? Admiration for the “Old Lion” who led England in its darkest hour.
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The Historical Role of Providential Men
All men serve God’s designs, but some are chosen for a special mission. The historical role of providential men.
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The Perfect Priest
A reflection on the fullness of the priesthood and on Jesus Christ, the perfect priest, foretold since the darkest night of time.
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The Heavenly Court, Archetype of Earthly Realities
The human spirit needs order and dignity. The Heavenly Court as the archetype of earthly realities, with St. Raphael the Archangel.
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Reflection of God in Temporal Society
How every creature reflects God: the spiritual and temporal orders, and the reflection of God in temporal society.
