Immaculate Heart of Mary On September 30, 2018, Bishop Bestion will dedicate the diocese of Tulle (France) to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. To prepare for this, the diocese chose and replicated a local image of [...] and families will have the opportunity to take one of these images of the Virgin home for a week, along with a small booklet of proposed prayers. Then on the following Sunday, the image will be brought [...] of the Virgin Mary, to help families pray in preparation for the Consecration. These pilgrim Virgins will finish their pilgrimage in homes on September 30, 2018, at Tulle Cathedral. On several Sundays
Talmud) furnishes interesting precisions on the subject: "The veil of the Temple was a palm-length in width. It was woven with seventy-two smooth stitches each made of twenty-four threads. The length was of [...] November 22 - Our Lady of Lavang (Vietnam, 1798) Mary in the Temple (II) Eighty-two young girls were weaving the veil of the Temple Rabbinical literature confirms that many young girls lived in the Temple [...] carry it to the pool" (Mishna Sheqalim 8, 5). The Talmud also says that when the Temple was burnt in 70 A.D. ? "the virgins who were weaving threw themselves in the flames" rather than let themselves fall into
Through the angels, Mary intercedes on behalf of sinners that would turn to her Son. For Padre Pio, the angels were a very concrete reality. He was always in direct contact with them, thanks to his absolute [...] Castle (Italy, 1558) Mary is the Queen of Angels The reason why Padre Pio used to tell people to pray to the Virgin each evening in order to enter Paradise more easily, is simply because Mary is the Queen of [...] God. And he maintained this connection by praying the Rosary constantly, clasping it in his hand like a powerful weapon. This weapon would help him "to win and obtain everything,” the Virgin promised him
Talmud) furnishes interesting precisions on the subject: "The veil of the Temple was a palm-length in width. It was woven with seventy-two smooth stitches each made of twenty-four threads. The length was of [...] November 22 - Our Lady of Lavang (Vietnam, 1798) Mary in the Temple (II) Eighty-two young girls were weaving the veil of the Temple Rabbinical literature confirms that many young girls lived in the Temple [...] carry it to the pool" (Mishna Sheqalim 8, 5). The Talmud also says that when the Temple was burnt in 70 A.D. ? "the virgins who were weaving threw themselves in the flames" rather than let themselves fall into
Baillet-en-France (1988) In Montenegro, Mary protects fishermen and sailors Off the coast of Perast in Bay of Kotor , Montenegro is a tiny artificial island created by a bulwark of rocks and by the occasional [...] seized ships loaded with rocks. This small island, Our Lady of the Rocks, has a fascinating history. In the 15th century, two local fishermen found an icon of the Madonna and Child stuck to a rock in the sea [...] recover. Attributing this miracle to the intercession of the Virgin Mary, they made an oath to lay a rock in the bay, and to one day build a church on the site. Over time, the island gradually emerged from
Emiliano Sala loved the Virgin Mary Fans of the Nantes Soccer Club (France) are mourning the death of Emiliano Sala, a former Argentinian soccer player from their club, who died in a plane crash in January 2019 [...] his home country, a Mass in his memory was also celebrated in the church of Carquefou, located a dozen kilometers from Nantes, that Emiliano sometimes attended. "His death has upset a lot of people here [...] that he prayed before every game. He prayed with great fervor on his knees before a beautiful statue of the Virgin, Our Lady the White. He loved the Virgin Mary." Ranked among the top Ligue 1 scorers, Emiliano
August 9 - Our Lady of the Parish (Italy, 1829) Mary the Sign of Created Hope (I) In the meanwhile just as the Mother of Jesus, glorified in body and soul in heaven, is the image and beginning of the Church [...] perfected in the world to come, so too does she shine forth on earth, until the day of the Lord comes, as a sign of sure hope and solace to the people of God during their sojourn on earth. It gives great joy [...] some who give due honor to the Mother of our Lord and Saviour, especially among the Orientals, who with devout mind and fervent sentiment give honor to the Mother of God, ever virgin.
August 9 - Our Lady of the Parish (Italy, 1829) Mary the Sign of Created Hope (I) In the meanwhile just as the Mother of Jesus, glorified in body and soul in heaven, is the image and beginning of the Church [...] perfected in the world to come, so too does she shine forth on earth, until the day of the Lord comes, as a sign of sure hope and solace to the people of God during their sojourn on earth. It gives great joy [...] some who give due honor to the Mother of our Lord and Saviour, especially among the Orientals, who with devout mind and fervent sentiment give honor to the Mother of God, ever virgin.
to give the Blessed Virgin a special role in everyone’s journey towards Heaven, John gave her "full control" in his life. Since Mary had plenty of work left to accomplish with him, he relied on her help [...] help. In other words, John didn’t have a just a private, optional devotion to Mary. His Marian devotion was an essential component of his collaboration in the work of Salvation. He didn’t oppose feelings [...] oldest affection is for Mary. I loved her before I even knew her!" John’s mother, Marie Béluse, provided guidance and support as she helped nourish his soul, and her son had such a good disposition that
people. He was given a grave among the wicked, a burial place with evildoers, though he had done no wrong, nor was deceit found in his mouth. But it was the LORD’s will to crush him with pain. By making his [...] action... Let us draw the righteous into a trap; he embarrasses us; he boasts of having God as his father; If he is a son of God, He will help him. Let us condemn him to a shameful death" (Wis 2:12-20). Likewise [...] guilt of us all. Though harshly treated, he submitted and did not open his mouth; Like a lamb led to slaughter or a sheep silent before shearers, he did not open his mouth. Seized and condemned, he was
