on of Portugal to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception (1646) The Fifteen Promises of the Virgin Mary to those who pray the Rosary (II) 8) Those who recite my Rosary shall find during their life and at
October 14 – Our Lady of the Fountain (Italy, 1320) Mary is a ladder on which Jesus can descend among us In a video message addressed to the pilgrims and to the bishop of Gozo, Malta, for the inauguration [...] Pope Francis compared the Rosary to “a small mosaic of Our Lady and Child, in which it appears that Mary is at the center, whereas in reality, using her hands, she becomes a sort of ladder on which Jesus
1531) – Saint Elisabeth of the Trinity Mary’s tears are the sign of the Mother’s presence Mary’s tears signal the presence of the Mother—they reveal the face of Mary as the Mother of humanity. Although she [...] sign that reflects the tears of humanity: Mary is a creature like us, she is part of our humanity. She is the image and spokesperson of all those who cry. Mary can say, with the Apostle Paul: Rejoice with [...] blessed in heaven, faithful to her duty that she received at the foot of the cross (John 19: 26-27), Mary does not remain insensitive, but she participates in her entirety, body and soul, in the history of
"Ville-Marie" Jerome Le Royer, lord of La Dauversière (1597-1659), is the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of La Flèche (in 1636), and one of the founders of Ville-Marie, the future [...] the members chose the name of the future colony, which would be called "Ville-Marie," in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. They entrusted the civilian and military government of the future colony to Paul [...] 2, 1630, after Candlemas (feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and the Purification of Mary), as he prayed before a statue of Our Lady, Le Royer felt called to found a nursing religious congregation
October 9 – Blessed Virgin Efesina (Russia, 988) Walking with Mary in the heart of the Alps At the foot of the Mont Blanc, on the Italian side but not far from Switzerland and France, stands the small [...] over the mountain to Courmayeur, Italy. About 300 people usually gather at the foot of the statue of Mary for the closing Mass. Fr. Yves Sarrasin, a native of Orsières in Valais (Switzerland), is a member [...] place on August 19th. "This pilgrimage is very special in the sense that it allows us to walk with Mary," Father Sarrasin explains. Zenit.org
Egypt The Assumption of Mary confirms what our glorious fate will be God wishes to save the whole man , that is, to save soul and body . Jesus rose with the body he had assumed from Mary; and he ascended to [...] with his transfigured humanity; with his body, a body like ours, but transfigured. The Assumption of Mary, a human being, gives us confirmation of what our glorious fate will be. Greek philosophers had already [...] element of Christian revelation, a cornerstone of our faith. The wondrous reality of the Assumption of Mary reveals and confirms the unity of the human person and reminds us that we are called to serve and
Queen of All Saints – All Saints Day With Mary, Queen of all saints Every November 1st, the Church honors the multitude of those who, in imitation of the Virgin Mary—the perfect example of holiness—were living [...] “all the gods” (this is the meaning of the name “pantheon” in Greek), this temple is now dedicated to Mary and all the martyrs, to whom the confessors of the faith were later added. The anniversary of the
October 27 – Our Lady of Charity (Cuba) The Assumption of Mary confirms the unity of the human person The wondrous reality of the Assumption of Mary reveals and confirms the unity of the human person and [...] “glorify God in your body” (1 Cor 6:20), and we shall forever glorify him in heaven. Let us pray that Mary, through her maternal intercession, may help us live our daily journey in the earnest hope of being
October 13, 1980, was the last apparition of Mary to Bernardo. A few years later, the Our Lady of Cuapa Shrine was built on the site where she appeared. The Marie de Nazareth Team [...] October 14 – Our Lady of the Fountain (Italy, 1320) Mary asks for "the restoration of the living temples that we are" According to the testimony of the seer Bernardo Martinez, a humble peasant from the [...] bishop, on November 13, 1982). The first apparition was followed by others: on May 16, 1980, the Virgin Mary encouraged Bernardo to make his messages known: "Do not be afraid. I am going to help you. And tell
October 23 – Our Lady of Frassino (Lake Garda, Italy) The indestructible image of Mary The small town of Ivrea in Piedmont, Italy, is home to a women’s religious community. Inside their convent is a painting
