crown on her head and wearing a large white cloak fastened to the neck. Next to her were Saint Joseph and Saint John the Evangelist. The onlookers also saw the body of a lamb above and resting on an altar [...] positive conclusions of 1880. Knock, the "Irish Lourdes," has continued to attract crowds. In 1979, Saint John Paul II came to Knock on one of his first trips. (1) ___________________________ (1) More recently
by her prayers, may now, exalted as she is above all the angels and saints, intercede before her Son in the fellowship of all the saints, until all families of people, whether they are honored with the title [...] strides forward with regard to Marian doctrine! In the book Crossing the Threshold of Hope , Pope Saint John Paul II said: “The Second Vatican Council made great strides forward with regard to both Marian
Virgin then appeared with the Baby Jesus in her arms, surrounded by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Saint Catherine the martyr, and Saint Michael the Archangel. Our Lady was standing with her feet on a crescent
of the year 1400, some shepherds were attracted by a bright light coming from the nearby Chapel of Saint John the Baptist. As they approached the light they saw a thorn bush engulfed in flames, and they [...] down, the bishop reverently took the statue and carried it in his own hands to the nearby Oratory of Saint John. On the very site of the miracle, construction of a church was begun for the enshrinement of [...] and many are the pilgrims of all descriptions who have visited the shrine over the years, including Saint Joan of Arc in 1429.
of Sarov (1759-1833) "I never hammered a nail without the permission of the Blessed Virgin Mary" Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1759-1833) shone as a bright light in the Russia of his time. Jesus said to him: [...] the Mother of God enter his cell and converse with him, in the company of Peter of Alexandria and Saint Clement of Rome. At the Virgin's request, Seraphim finally opened the door of his cell to "pour out [...] All came to him for physical healing and inner enlightenment. Seraphim is the most famous Russian saint in the world, and his strong spirituality, both traditional and modern, makes him a privileged bridge
the time of Saint Dominic, it was the Rosary that helped Simon de Montfort win the battle of Muret (1213) against the heretic Albigensian army. It was also thanks to the Rosary that Pope Saint Pius V (a [...] extend the feast of the Holy Rosary to the universal Church. And again, it was with the Rosary that Saint Louis de Montfort formed the soul of the Vendée region (18th century France) that later rose up to [...] the threat of Communism in 1947... Thus, the Rosary is a heavenly and peaceful weapon, received by Saint Dominic right from the hands of the Blessed Virgin, which has helped apostolic hearts in every age
of Christmas We must never underestimate the power of one “yes.” For example, in September 1946, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, then a member of the Sisters of Loreto and a teacher, was on a 400-mile train [...] changed the world. Or, Oct. 16, 1978, during the conclave to elect a new pope after the death of Pope Saint John Paul I, the balloting seemed to be favoring the young Cardinal Karol Wojtyla from Krakow, Poland [...] primate cardinal of Warsaw, Stephen Wyszynski. The wise Wyszynski reminded Wojtyla of the story of Saint Peter who is leaving Rome in “Quo Vadis,” and he said, “Accept it.” With the evening vote concluded
today. From Saint Maroun, the Patron Saint of the Maronite Church, to Saint John-Maroun its founder, and to its current Patriarch, the Blessed Virgin has always been the companion and Patron Saint. Even the [...] person and nature of Christ, it expounded the fact that Mary is the “Mother of God”. The disciples of Saint Maroun were among the strongest defenders of this doctrine. Consequently, the Blessed Virgin is mentioned
Mary to Saint Juan Diego, a native Mexican peasant who experienced apparitions of Mary on the Hill of Tepeyac in present-day Mexico City. There are many stories of saints that inspire us. One saint in particular [...] 000 people. Saint Juan Diego is a story of faith. This was a man who had faith — and ultimately his faith impacted millions of people around the world. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Saint Juan Diego [...] particular that always seems to inspire us is Saint Juan Diego. Perhaps it is because his story is so humbling. We know he was a simple man whose faith and persistence ultimately impacted millions of people
helps us ascend to God with the efficiency of a pocket pistol! One evening, when going to sleep, Saint Padre Pio asked one of the brothers in his community: "Please, give me the weapon that is in your [...] pocket, just some rosary beads," he said. "And you think the Rosary is not a weapon?” the future saint asked. Indeed, for those who practice this way of praying, the Rosary is a powerful weapon with which
