who had remained with the persecuted Catholic population, although more than a million Christians have fled in recent years. We must not forget to pray for them and to support them in whatever way we can

Bridge and Interstate 295. The bishop dedicated the statue in 2007. Two other large Marian statues have been inspired by Santa Clara’s Immaculate Heart of Mary: in Oak Lawn, Illinois, Parks was commissioned

praises of Wisdom from its context: "She it was I loved and searched for from my youth: I resolved to have her as my bride." Anne of Aaron was the strong woman of whom our Ancestor speaks. And Joachim, a

Meschecia (Russia, 1492) Lent is an exodus: let us travel it with Mary Lent is like an exodus. Those who have experienced one in their lives know that it is always difficult. The Hebrews went through this ordeal

shrine; they also saw the tears. Word of the miracle spread, and the local bishop issued a request to have the tears analyzed at a hospital in Irbid. It was confirmed that the tears were of human blood, according

Savior, through His gift of the most Holy Eucharist. As has always been the case in this life, we have the choice in how we respond to our mom’s instruction; may we respond with a Fiat like Mary, living

increase my own faith and love for Christ through her example and guidance. The question of Mary having a mediating role was a little trickier. Isn’t Christ the sole mediator between the Father and human

dedication of the cathedral. Countless pilgrims (including famous ones like popes, kings, and saints) have been comforted by the Mother of God, especially during “Grand Pardons” or “Jubilee” years. On February

Cuapa and the messages given to Bernardo Martinez... May this publication help those who read it to have an encounter with Jesus Christ in the Church through the mediation of the Mother of Our Lord.” Bernardo

Mary took as our co-Redemptress comes to us.” “The rosary, if rightly considered, will be found to have in itself special virtues, whether for producing and continuing a state of recollection, or for touching