The Light Went Out

The Light Went Out

We lost our son Fabrizio in an accident. In an instant, the “light went out”: silence, darkness, and anguish invaded us.  How does one survive a child? I cannot imagine a deeper pain, nor can I communicate the sense of boundless and desperate injustice one feels. We...
Lorenzo

Lorenzo

We have been married for 28 years with two wonderful children, Francis, 22, and Makara, 17. Our journey, however, has not been as easy as it would seem from these first sentences… Our new family’s enthusiasm was immediately quenched by the news, after a fetal...
St. Cecilia – Fridays from the Heart

St. Cecilia – Fridays from the Heart

Today, we honor St. Cecilia, the beloved patron saint of music and musicians, whose unwavering faith and love for God inspired her to sing praises to God even in the face of adversity. Known for her angelic voice and devotion to Christ, St. Cecilia reminds us that...
Click to Pray – Fridays from the Heart

Click to Pray – Fridays from the Heart

Did you know that Click To Pray is the Pope’s official prayer app? The app offers you three brief moments of prayer each day which invite you to meet with Jesus and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father. Each prayer is an invitation to unite your heart with the...
The Most Excruciating Pain

The Most Excruciating Pain

In the month of November, when the Church traditionally remembers the faithful departed, the Pope invites people to pray with him for all those who have lost a child. Fathers and mothers who have experienced grief that is “particularly intense” and beyond all human...