Dear Friend, since 1858, the Medical Archive of the Sanctuary of Lourdes has documented over 7,500 cases of pilgrims who voluntarily reported experiencing healing through the intercession of Our Lady. However...
April 30 2025
Mario Conte, OFM Conv.
Living Easter
As Easter draws near, we Christians prepare to celebrate the central mystery of our faith: the passion, death, and resurrection of our Lord. This season calls us to reflect deeply on suffering and sacrifice, yet at its core, it is a celebration of life’s triumph over death and hope’s victory over despair. In this spirit, I believe Sammy Basso’s story brings us closer to understanding this great mystery...
March 31 2025
Mario Conte, OFM Conv.
Believe in Yourself
A homeschooling mother seeks guidance, expressing self-doubt and a desire to grow while nurturing her children’s education
March 17 2025
Thomas Pfister
Chiara’s Lenten Journey
Dear Friend, as we enter the month of March and begin the season of Lent, I would like to share with you the story of Chiara Corbella. Her life beautifully reflects the Lenten themes of sacrifice, faith, and trust in God’s will...
February 28 2025
Mario Conte, OFM Conv.
Love Beyond Flaws
Marriage invites growth by turning frustrations into virtues, embracing flaws with patience, prayer and grace
Dear Readers, we are pleased to announce that this June, for our Saint’s feast, four friars from the Basilica will be bringing St. Anthony to the four corners of the world.
In Pope Leo we have a pastor who seems eager to practice mercy, but equally ready to confront the evils of our age with charity, courage and conviction