womb of Mary God unites Himself to man “The Word became flesh” does not signify that the nature of God was changed into flesh, but that the Word took the flesh into the unity of His Person: and therein [...] remained Almighty in His own. And so our Lord Jesus Christ, being at birth true man though He never ceased to be true God, made in Himself the beginning of a new creation, and in the form of His birth started [...] tongue can express this gracious act? Sinfulness returns to guiltlessness and the old nature becomes new; strangers receive adoption and outsiders enter upon an inheritance. The ungodly begin to be righteous
Nuestra Señora de la Paz (Antipolo, Philippines) An in-depth study of the painting of Mary Undoer of Knots The painting of Mary Undoer of Knots speaks to so many not just because it’s beautiful, but also because [...] significance: the image contains many teachings and is a powerful guide to prayer. The painting evokes a particular story. It was made as an ex-voto of gratitude to Mary for a grace obtained through her intercession [...] in literature, both sacred and secular, an exemplum is a lesson given in the form of a short story, a tale, a fable or a parable. It is part of the apologetics genre (2) and has a powerful argumentative
come through Mary" Sometimes it is easier to turn to Mary than to Jesus. Her motherly figure is less intimidating than the Crucified Christ. The saints were not mistaken: they knew that Mary is one of the [...] the surest paths to Jesus, and expressed their most affectionate, poetic and inspiring words for her. Mary remained the Polish pope's ally throughout his life. Once elected to the throne of Peter, he visited [...] who is Christ, he always reminds us that Mary is the best way to reach Him and that Christ’s victory will come through Mary: "I also learned directly from Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski that his predecessor, Cardinal
savior in the past, he will again save men today and tomorrow. (...) A Jewish woman, and the first Christian, the Virgin Mary, kept in her mind the words and events of the life of her Son Jesus; she hoped [...] is why the Church likes to honor the Virgin Mary on Saturdays, remembering the painful passage from Good Friday to Easter Sunday. Woman of hope, the Virgin Mary prepares Christian hearts for the return of [...] of Christ Jesus. Like all mothers, Mary oversees the preparation of the gathering of her children. Through her intercession, the Virgin Mary prepares the Church for the happy gathering, by praying for
(d. 1876) Mary invites us to enter the New Year with confidence On January 1st, the Church celebrates Mary, Mother of God. I find it very beautiful to enter a new year with the Virgin Mary. Mary invites [...] invites us to enter it with both trust and alertness. Mary faces the future confidently. As a daughter of Israel, she has faith in the Lord and knows that God always keeps his promises. She lives in his presence [...] unanswered questions and darkness. But she never let go of God's hand. As her cousin Elizabeth said, she is the one who believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her (Lk 1:45). Mary's trust is contagious
It says Saint Augustine and Pope Saint Leo the Great both reflected on the Virgin Mary’s importance in the mystery of Christ. “In fact the former [St Augustine] says that Mary is the mother of the members [...] of Bavaria (Germany) Pope institutes Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church Pope Francis has decreed that the ancient devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of Mother of the Church, be inserted [...] the pastors, religious and faithful, as well as a growth of genuine Marian piety. The decree reflects on the history of Marian theology in the Church’s liturgical tradition and the writings of the Church
event put them in search of God's presence and power." "The Head of State has consulted with Church leaders on the decisions to be taken that affect the life and faith of the people. Even though the consequences [...] the pandemic have influenced the social and economic situation of the country, like many other countries in the world, the Church has remained a source of life and a place of hope for the Malagasy people [...] July 24 - Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Rome, Italy) - Saint Charbel Trust in Mary is stronger than Covid-19 On March 22, 2020, Madagascar, like most countries in the world, declared a state of health
Mother of that life, the more we come to know and embrace life in its fullness. And if we want more life in our life, we need to have a Mother to give it to us. And she does. Peter Cameron www.aleteia.org [...] (Italy, 1658) - Icon of the Life-giving Spring in Constantinople “Mary leads us to Christ, but Christ leads us to his Mother.” We need Mary the Mother of God to keep us from turning Jesus into an abstraction [...] philosophy to learn; he is a Person to love. And only the Mother of God loves Jesus the way that he deserves. Which is why St. John Paul II made the point that “Mary leads us to Christ, but Christ leads us
sites, etc.), Catholics will pray the Rosary for the following intentions: for Faith, Life and Peace, for Belgium and for the whole world. Every year on October 7, the Church celebrates Our Lady of the Rosary [...] at 3:00 pm has been chosen instead to offer Mary, Help of Christians, a crown of rosaries, in union with everyone who will be praying throughout Belgium and around the world. We should top off this time [...] prayer, of thanksgiving for the graces received, with the offering of ourselves to Jesus through Mary, and asking for divine help in these difficult days we are experiencing, by creating fervent places of
she submitted her idea to Marie and Xavier, who immediately said “yes.” All three embarked on this adventure. "We will go on pilgrimage in the footsteps of the Virgin Mary. We want to put our country [...] 1854) The great M (or "aime” French for love) of Mary For four years Isabelle had wanted to concretely trace the "M" formed by the sites of the Virgin Mary’s apparitions throughout the 19 th century in France [...] country back under her protection. We will pray … and push pedals for the conversion of our country and that of our souls." On July 14, 2017, 12 young people set out on this pilgrimage. They finished it on August
