The Angelus Magazine

Lourdes, La Salette, Fatima, Akita. Such names resound deeply in the souls of many good Christians today. There has been a recrudescence of interest in the 19th and 20th century apparitions ever since the turning point of Vatican II. Why is this? People readily invoke the lack of spirituality coming from modern pulpits and ever-changing ceremonies. The normal channels of grace and doctrine suffer from on-going paralysis or are given a charismatic twist. Left thirsty for the divine, spiritual and miraculous, many people have gone to the desert to feed on what manna they could find.

In this issue of The Angelus we treat the Episcopacy with examples of outstanding bishops, like St. Thomas Becket and our dear founder. Other perspectives allow us to form a more complete picture of the key role of these Princes of the Church and their impact on history, especially in the dual between China and Rome today.

The present issue of The Angelus covers some of the most epic history of this country, with its woes and glorious moments of the pre-Puritan era.

The giants of the Web world possess human data, communication means, monetary power and intrusion into countries in ways that an enemy army could never have dreamed of before. How do we appreciate and use technology properly keeping in mind its benefits in modern-day life along with the potential temptations it brings?

Life is sacred, so much so that Almighty God protects our participation of the procreation of life in the sacrament of marriage. See how the world and modern man try to control the propagation of life daily life and in healthcare. In the 50th anniversary year of Humanae Vitae, the July issue of The Angelus corresponds to the main topics explored in this year's Angelus Press Conference.

What is a vocation and how does one know if they are being called by God to serve Him in a more perfect way? Vocations are a great grace yet we have seen such a marked decline in the number of worldwide vocations over the last century. "What more is there to say about vocations" you may ask? More than can be said in a single issue - or several - of The Angelus

In Russia, the era of Communist atheism has given way to a privileged relationship between the state and the Orthodox Church. 

Angels seem to live in horizons foreign to us, so foreign that we can only babble two words about them, make an act of faith, and soon forget about them. Although not accurate, this can hardly satisfy your legitimate curiosity to delve into the angelic state.

While authority has been rebelled against since the time of the angels, the pervasive nonchalance and outright disgust towards our leaders is only snowballing.

Following the International Pilgrimage to Fatima, and on the month of the Miracle of the Sun, it is only fitting to devote this issue to Fatima.