So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but…
Re-posting this from April 2020: “The Cloth That Covered His Head” About three of several burial cloths of Christ: the Shroud of Turin, the Cloth of Oviedo, and the precious byssus veil that was believed to cover the Face of…
O LORD God of hosts, restore us; Cause Your face to shine upon us, and we will be saved. (Ps 80:19) Why do the mysterious burial cloths of Jesus have such a tremendous impact on the faith of believers? After…
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial…
Below is a translation (from German and Italian) of a remembrance of Pope Benedict XVI, written by his friend, Paul Badde, which was read on the recent occasion of the Solemn celebration of “Omnis Terra,” January 15, 2023, at the…
“Almighty God, Lord of life and death, we believe that the life of the Holy Father Benedict XVI is now hidden in you… May his face contemplate your beauty.” Prayer for the rite Many may have noticed and wondered at…
Angels bearing the Veil of the Holy Face, Photo: Reiner Lobe Predella in the altar of the parish church of Bingen by Barthlomaus Zeitblom c. 1506 The Holy Veil of Manoppello The origins of this miraculous image on a gossamer-thin…
Is there anyone who doubts that a spiritual battle between light and darkness is raging in the Church and in the world? The last words of G.K. Chesterton as he lay dying come to mind: “The issue is now quite…
September 20th marked the anniversary of the death of the Holy Capuchin priest of Manoppello–the Servant of God, Padre Domenico da Cese. He was born on March 27, 1905, and was baptized Emidio Petracca, named for St. Emidio (c.279-309 AD),…
“Christ’s response, ‘Whoever has seen me, has seen the Father, lead us into the heart of Christological faith.’ ” — Pope Benedict XVI The Act of Consecration to the Holy Face of Jesus O Lord Jesus, we believe most firmly…
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