Her bosom and Her arms were the first altar and the first throne upon which the Son of God made man was adored. There, the Angels, the shepherds and the wise men of the earth adored Him. Mary is the first [...] Father was dictated to us by the Son, and it is a prayer addressed to the Father. The whole of the Hail Mary is imbued with meaning both with regard to the Trinity and to the Eucharist: the first words were [...] sinners, now and at the hour of our death.” This is also a prayer addressed to God through Mary: Because Thou art the Mother of God, pray for us. It is indeed a trinitarian prayer because Mary was the first
for the sake of France… and the whole world, to warn us that her Divine Son was angry, especially because of three sins: blasphemy, the profanation of Sundays and holy days, and the transgression of the [...] this apparition, and can be found in public records or attested by reliable and trustworthy persons. These facts are valuable in that they confirm the good in their attachment to religion and refute those [...] September 18 – Our Lady of Meritxell (Andorra) When Mary speaks to those who refuse miracles A wonderful and irrefutable fact, witnessed by thousands of people who can still testify of it today [editor's
cultivate God's tenderness and compassion rather than resentment and hatred; sharing rather than selfishness; and unity rather than division and tribalism." During this visit of February 1-4, to mark the 40th [...] Denis Sassou N'Guesso and several representatives of the political, military and diplomatic authorities. In his homily, Cardinal Parolin exhorted the people "to live in peace and dialogue; to cultivate [...] the Virgin Mary Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, concluded his visit to the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville, Africa) by an act of consecration of the country to the Virgin Mary, at the
1890) Mary undoes the knots of depression Two months ago, I fell into depression and was having panic attacks. It was very hard. I had already made a novena to Mary Undoer of Knots in the past and my prayers [...] confidence and I know that things will get better. I have also become aware that I need to change certain behaviors in my life, such as knowing how to say no sometimes. And I continue to pray to Mary Undoer [...] My Mom passed away a year and a half ago and her loss is still difficult for me, but I know that I now have two Moms in Heaven watching over me. M.F. Testimonial sent to Mary Undoer of Knots
wedding feast at Cana. Following the exchange between Jesus and Mary about the empty wine jars, Mary speaks to the servants surrounding Jesus and says: “Do whatever He tells you” (Jn. 2:5). Meditating on [...] verse, I understood for the first time that Mary really is a mother with authority, to whom is owed reverent obedience. Immediately, Mary’s maternal wisdom and direction brought to mind my relationship with [...] saints. So, what does Mary ask? Like many good mothers, she is candid and direct: do whatever Jesus tells us. At the highpoint of His earthly life, Jesus imparted upon the Apostles, and in turn all of us,
renowned Catholic speaker and missionary, Paul J. Kim, Texas, USA. With his wit and humor, Paul first shared about his life and how his encounter with God transformed him and led him to his current mission [...] his love for the Rosary and explained how Mother Mary played a big role in his transformation. “When I started to pray the Rosary more seriously, I began to feel more peace and joy than I ever had in my [...] Italy: Our Lady of Tears (1553) Mary is the best person to lead us to Jesus Are youths today being empowered by the Holy Spirit? This topic was discussed by about 100 teens and young adults who participated
right hand a Heart, and in her left hand the Rosary." The heart in Our Lady's hand "is a sign of love that protects and saves. She is the Mother who sees her children suffering and suffers with them, even [...] all, and not lose any of those whom the Lord has entrusted to her. Her Heart is a safe refuge. Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is the means of salvation in difficult times for the Church and for [...] God, is stronger than guns and weapons of any kind. Mary's fiat, the word of her Heart, changed the course of world history, because she brought the Savior into this world and because through this yes God
comforted, I felt enveloped by her. And little by little, I started going back to Sunday Mass, joined a choir, and went on retreats. And I had a great devotion to the Virgin Mary. The next step was my first trip [...] 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 [...] 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, confirmation
as my Father and Christ as my brother; I have His Mother for my own. A friend of mine who had heard I was thinking about the Catholic Church called up one day and said: "Do you worship Mary like those Catholics [...] your father and mother.'" I said, "Chris, in the original Hebrew, that word "honor," kaboda, that Hebrew word means to glorify, to bestow whatever glory and honor you have upon your father and mother. Christ [...] in the rosary is honor Mary with Christ's glory" I began to pray a rosary. I was very scared to do this. I asked the Lord not to be offended as I tried. I proceeded to pray, and as I prayed I felt more
from the Father, from the Son and from the Holy Spirit, and from the Immaculate Virgin. And this is the only path that each and every grace can follow.” Having the Blessed Mary in our life will help us to [...] for all the faithful to come and join the Blessed Virgin Mary on their way to our Lord Jesus Christ. Let us not forget that Mary is the instrument of God to save us and be united with our Lord Jesus Christ [...] (Philippines) Mary is the key to the gates of Heaven For the celebration of 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines, the 12 th Marian Healing Exhibit featured canonically crowned and popular venerated
