in his sorrow and encourage him to trust in Divine Providence at all times. Then she gave him a ring surmounted with a precious stone and said to him, "Use this ring to pay off some of your debts. What is [...] left to be paid will be taken care of by other means." Then she encouraged him again and went away. Sister Gabriela had been trying all the while to guess who the lady was. She would have liked to have [...] her before the lady left; but the respect that the lady had inspired in her was so deep, she did not dare to raise the eyes up to her and study her face again. However, she was very eager to know more and
against the background of the words "Ave Maria" the main episodes in the life of Jesus Christ pass before the eyes of the soul. They are composed altogether of the joyful, sorrowful and glorious mysteries [...] neighbor, and particularly of those who are closest to us, who are dearest to us. Thus the simple prayer of the Rosary beats the time of human life. [...] same time our heart can enclose in these decades of the Rosary all the facts that make up the life of the individual, the family, the nation, the Church and mankind. Personal matters and those of one's neighbor
November 2 – Our Lady of Deliverance of Montligeon (France) Why is Mary queen? The liturgical Feast of Christ the King honors the kingly dignity of Jesus Christ and was established in 1925 by Pope Pius [...] referred to in the Catholic Church as “Queen,” and often called the “Queen of Heaven and Earth.” Why is that? Mary is called a queen because of an ancient tradition that dates back to the time of King David [...] dignity is parallel, although subordinate, and the Feast of the Queenship of Mary—now celebrated on August 22—as a festive prolongation of the Feast of Mary's Assumption, was instituted by Pope Pius XII and
August 18 – Our Lady of Rejoicing (France) Fatima fulfils Paray-le-Monial The notion of Mary Mediatrix is still debated today. Yet it has a strong tradition to support it. Leo XIII, in his Octobri Mense [...] was pleased to entrust his Mother with a wonderful power, that of dispensing to his children on earth all the graces necessary to convert and persevere in doing good. This is why the devotion to the Sacred [...] between God and men, chose to associate his Mother as the advocate of sinners and as the dispenser and mediatrix of his grace ." Until his crucifixion, Christ was the sole dispenser of all his gifts. But after
continues today to radiate God's unconditional love for all. May the Holy Curé of Ars, in this novena of preparation for the anniversary of his death (August 4th), illumine our paths and help us to be, like him [...] gave her rosary to her sister Gothon, and that it had been a big sacrifice for her, but that she had done it "out of love for God." She replaced that rosary with a statue of Our Lady, to which John became [...] his mission, and his style of holiness speak to many. For some, it is his style of priesthood, his complete dedication to God and to others. For others, it is his simplicity of life and his voluntary poverty
ms have been going there to entrust their joys and sorrows to Our Lady of Compassion and to St Anthony of Padua. When asked, “How do you experience the spiritual dimension of Advent?” Brother Francis answered: [...] aware of the mystery that is taking place. It's about opening up our ears to the secret that he whispers to our hearts, asking us to prepare ourselves to welcome him. And we must not forget that it is also [...] back to the Father, to hasten the day of his last Advent (Coming) where, having fulfilled all the prophecies of the first Covenant and having submitted to all things, he will submit to the Father, to take
medal of the Immaculate Conception or "Miraculous Medal" made in order to spread devotion to Our Lady. 1846, La Salette, France - Six thousand feet up in the French Alps, Mary is believed to have come to [...] the chapel of the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul, Mary showed herself three times to novice Catherine Laboure (age 24). Saint Catherine said she was commissioned by the Virgin to have the medal [...] Virgin of Meschecia (Russia, 1492) Marian Apparitions of the Past (II) There have been uncounted apparitions of Mary reported since the third century. Few have received recognition by the bishop of the diocese
Mary Undoer of Knots! I.C. Testimony sent to Mary of Nazareth If you wish to write a testimonial about a grace received through the intercession of Mary Undoer of Knots, you may send it to the address [...] on the fifth day of the novena she pulled me through! I am truly impressed by the power of her intercession. Not knowing how to thank her, I think that the least I can do is to witness to her. Thank you [...] May 8 – Our Lady of the Rosary (Pompeii, Italy, 1875) Nothing is too difficult for Mary! I wish to attest that Mary Undoer of Knots, has heard my prayers once again. In March 2019, I had entrusted her
comeback. St Joseph Parish, home to the world-famous bamboo organ, is also a shrine to the image of Our Lady of Consolation and of the Belt. The community has long venerated this image in its midst, well [...] Virgin of Consolation was the patroness of his religious order, the Augustinian Recollects. And this Virgin continues to be their source of hope and strength today. Recently, thanks to the efforts of the [...] November 26 – Our Lady of the Remedies (Philippines) Marian devotion is making a comeback in the Philippines In the city of Las Piñas, Philippines, a devotion that had almost disappeared is making a comeback
fervor not only because of your sins, but in reparation for those of all men. The world today deeply wounds the most Sacred Heart of Our Lord by its ingratitude and injuries. The wounds of Mary are much deeper [...] deeper and more sorrowful than yours." - "Pray very much for the Pope, the bishops, and priests." - "Many men in this world afflict the Lord. I desire souls to console Him, to soften the anger of the Heavenly [...] statue began to weep. It wept 101 times until September 15, 1981. Scientific examination proved the liquid to be human tears. In 1984, Bishop Ito declared that the events of Akita were of supernatural
