Ignatius, as I was celebrating Mass in the tiny chapel of the Storta (birthplace of the foundation of the Society of Jesus), I strongly felt that Mary, Mother of the Church, is still with us, leading us to her [...] magnificent view of the city of Lyons (France) below. At the dawn of our new community’s journey—called Le Chemin Neuf (1) after the road where the community lived—I had the certainty of being accompanied [...] Community (2) The purpose of the CANA sessions is to take time to talk and pray together, to experience a stage of forgiveness and healing as a couple, to taste the fruits of the sacrament of marriage. Father Laurent
Lady of the Wood (Italy, 1607) - Mother's Day (in many countries around the world except the UK and France) Mary welcomes everyone When the pope appointed me Apostolic Delegate for the Shrine of Our Lady [...] (straight or crooked), levels of faith (strong or stammering). Mary welcomes everyone. She consoles the afflicted, restores hope and confidence, opens the way to peace of heart. She leads us to her Son [...] kinds of poverty, and the joy we feel when we realize that, despite everything, we are loved and forgiven. Magnificat! Antoine Hérouard, auxiliary bishop of Lille, apostolic delegate for the Shrine of Our
itself, the open heart of our God. It is there, at the foot of the cross, that a people was born, a Marian people. Sisters and brothers, let us be of this people. Let us take Mary into our home. Brother [...] May 25 – Our Lady of the Sea (Aix-en-Provence, France) When the Church imitates Mary’s life The Marian Church follows Mary on the mountain and goes with her to meet life. She visits women and men and, [...] wounds. She is the safe harbor, always open, the refuge of sinners, Mater Misericordiae , the mother of mercy. The Marian Church lets in the breeze of Pentecost, the wind that pushes one out and loosens tongues
May 27 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Madonna del Popolo (Italy, 1645) Stay with Mary, even when everything seems to be over In the middle of a gruesome war, a Syrian bishop said: “Hope is not [...] tomorrow as He is already today.” In difficult times, we are invited to be like the Virgin Mary, who stands at the foot of her Son’s cross. She already believes in the Resurrection He has announced, even if [...] things in a human manner, and much less in the manner of a magician. He comes to us first and foremost to save us and to give us Eternal Life. Of course, miracles can happen, but they are the exception
April 10 – Our Lady of Laval (France) Mary was the "only woman" in Carlo's life Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) is a young Italian saint who died at the age of 15. He is a model of holiness for our time and [...] Recently beatified by Pope Francis, Carlo is a modern tessera (1) of the Christian mosaic, who can be described as the first saint of cyberspace. He actually had outstanding computer and Internet skills [...] spirituality and a great devotion to the Virgin Mary, whom he described as the "only woman" in his life. Despite his young age, he left behind many profound pages of his thoughts. And after his untimely death
– Holy Saturday – Our Lady of the Cross (Italy, 1490) Mary watches over her children in Iraq Six years ago a long ordeal for the Christians of Iraq began with the arrival of the Islamic State in the Nineveh [...] also signs of hope, thanks to the efforts of several charitable and humanitarian organizations and diplomatic efforts, the ongoing reconstruction of certain cities like Qaraqosh, and the return of refugees [...] refugees. Among other positive signs are the reconstruction of the Syrian-Catholic Al-Tahira Cathedral of Qaraqosh, the main Christian city of the Nineveh Plain, that was left considerably damaged by the Islamic
Lady of Good Counsel. · In Palanga, the people have chosen Our Lady of Lourdes as the patroness of their local shrine. · In Vilna, the "Czestochowa" of Lithuania, Mary is known under the name of Our Lady [...] April 7 - Our Lady of Zyrovic (Lithuania, 1432) - 17th apparition in Lourdes Lithuania is Mary’s country In Lithuania, a full 25% of the churches are dedicated to the Virgin Mary. And yet the country only [...] dedicated to Mary are those of Siluva, Kalvarija (or Varduva), Pazaislis (near Kaunas), and Krekenava (in the North). · In Kaunas, the capital, the faithful venerate Our Lady of Sorrows in the cathedral of the
attitude that Mary had at the foot of the Cross. On Calvary, Jesus actually asked each one of us to "Behold [our] Mother." The Eucharist is also an act of praise: Let us live it in imitation of Mary's Magnificat [...] Our Lady of Tenderness (Smolensk, Russia) Experience the Eucharist with Mary at the foot the Cross Saint John Paul II included the institution of the Eucharist as one of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary [...] Rosary. Mary is the "Eucharistic Woman" because of her interior attitude. The Eucharist has a sacrificial dimension: it is a memorial of the death and Resurrection of Jesus. We should live the Eucharist
the Marian National Shrine of Nyaung Lay Bin, dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes. Addressing a crowd of some 100,000 pilgrims, the cardinal said: “The seven swords of Our Lady of Sorrows in Myanmar are: crony [...] March 31 – Wednesday of Holy Week Our Merciful Mother Mary There are "seven swords that pierce the Heart of Our Lady in Myanmar," Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon (formerly Rangoon, the [...] dialogue, but with the use of violence; unjust laws that continue to deprive the poor of their lands; the criminal economy of drugs and human trafficking; discrimination of ethnic minorities; the destruction
Our Lady of Tears (Italy, 1546) Mary always said “yes” to God Mary is demanding: she leads us by mysterious paths, along the arduous path of the cross. One must say “yes” personally to Mary’s calls, on [...] ourselves like Mary gave herself, without delay, without reservation, without turning back, and without ceasing. Mary gave herself entirely, with all she had—her being, her life, and her will. Mary never took [...] Marthe says, how Mary is immaculate in her Conception and in her divine maternity. Father Manteau-Bonamy Excerpts from Marthe Robin sous la conduite de Marie ( Marthe Robin: Under Mary’s Guidance ) - Editions
