successive movements, acting by nature in a completely divine way, he entered Mary's womb, all shining with virginal purity - Mary the holy and radiant Virgin, full of divine wisdom, and exempt from all defilement [...] Miracolosa (Italy, 1855) – Saint Sophronius, patriarch of Jerusalem (Palestine) God took our likeness in Mary's womb “On the subject of the Incarnation, I believe that God the Verb, the only-begotten Son of the
Son of Mary and Son of God made amends for us on the Cross. He restores us to the friendship of God. Better still, he makes us sons of the Father by adoption, and spiritual sons and daughters of Mary, whom [...] March 7 – Apparition of the Madonna Del Monte Berico (Italy, 1426) With her "Yes", Mary opened the door of the Kingdom for us "God wants worshippers in spirit and in truth," so that his children may be [...] natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man’s decision but of God." It is therefore also through Mary, Mother of Jesus, her firstborn son, that this birth and this introduction into the Kingdom of God
journey with Mary! In this Lenten season, a time of rest and spiritual renewal, every baptized person is invited to turn to the Virgin Mary, more than ever, to contemplate and imitate her. It was Mary who made [...] God’s call, Mary of the Annunciation, help us to say "yes". When comes the time for us to leave, Mary of Egypt, wife of Joseph, kindle Hope in us. When comes the time of misunderstanding, Mary of Jerusalem [...] up, Mary of Cana, give us the courage to say a humble word. When comes the time of suffering, Mary of Golgotha, make us stay with those in whom your Son suffers. When comes the time of waiting, Mary of
God bless you, O Holy Mary, for having protected these men, for having answered the fervent prayer of these women who believed in your protection! Philippe D. Story sent to Mary of Nazareth on December [...] March 1 – Our Lady of Machaby (Italy, 1800) – 12th apparition at Lourdes (France, 1858) Mary brought back all the men of this French village safely from the war On November 11, 1918, at 11:00 a.m., all
out loud, pouring out my heart to Mary" I was baptized and my family on my mother's side is Christian. I am also of Celtic heritage. One night, to my surprise, I saw Mary in a dream. She just said to me [...] day to visit a special statue of Mary in a grotto that had many ex votos. I went there every day that week. I would sometimes pray out loud, pouring out my heart to Mary. A few weeks later, I was waiting [...] has changed for the better. I pray to Mary every day. In the village where I live, we have a statue perched on a hill, called Our Lady the Overlooker. I think that Mary is indeed powerful in watching over
apparition in Lourdes (France) – The Pellevoisin apparitions continue (France, 1876) Why Mary's grace is unique Mary is "the first" chronologically, because she was the first to have welcomed Christ, to have [...] this we are experiencing or will experience, but never to the same degree as the Virgin Mary. The predestination of Mary, her election, her setting apart, are admirable. But the truth revealed by St. Paul [...] love for each of his children! If Mary has a temporal primacy and a primacy of excellence over us, we however have the same vocation: to respond to love with love. Mary's grace is special only because she
communion. Thanks to the Virgin Mary, my boyfriend agreed to live with me as brother and sister, so that I could receive Holy Communion! Mary is very powerful! Testimonial sent to Mary of Nazareth on December [...] February 26 – Blessed Virgin Meschecia (Russia, 1492) "I felt enveloped by Mary" (I) The Virgin Mary has a crucial place in my life. After being baptized and receiving all the sacraments (first communion [...] difficult time in my life (the death of a loved one), I came back to the Church. I know that it was Mary who reached out to me. When I was inside a church, I felt comforted, I felt enveloped by her. And
go to the class on that day and continue to prepare! O joy! Mary always answers, and so quickly! Thank you Mary! T. C. Testimonial sent to Mary of Nazareth on Dec. 12, 2021 [...] Blessed Isabella of France (d. 1270), Abbess, founder of a convent dedicated to the Humility of Our Lady Mary always answers! This morning, December 11, 2021, I woke up around 3:30 a.m. and couldn't get back
(1st century) – 8th apparition at Lourdes (France, 1858) Mary never thought of herself (II) But after having always ignored herself, how could Mary perceive at this moment when all that had remained of herself
– Father Maximilian Kolbe is arrested and transferred to Auschwitz on May 28 "Let us be guided by Mary, wherever she wants us to go" Father Maximilian Kolbe, born in Poland into a modest and deeply religious [...] left arm. His remains were cremated on the next day, August 15, the feast day of the Assumption of Mary. Translated and adapted from: Library of Marian Writings (1) Franciscan monastery founded by St.
