exhibit great peace. I believe because Mary gave herself over so completely to God to be used totally for His will that she was filled with God's peace even unto the moment of His death. Now, as I pray the Rosary [...] Rosary, I believe the peace I feel is due to the presence of Mother Mary. Who else could be such a perfect Mother as Mary? Testimony by Donna Jones [...] Queen Mother of the Church The Lord allowed me to see that if we look in the Bible we have Mother Mary as a perfect example. The Lord exalted her. He allowed me to see that she was truly the Queen Mother
been able to conceive. So I started praying with all my heart, telling Mary that I wanted to become a mother, but leaving it up to her to decide the right moment. I asked her to help me accept my trial patiently [...] October 20 – Mater Admirabilis (Rome, Italy) Thanks to Mary who made me become a mother My husband and I wanted a baby, but because of menstrual issues, I thought that I was unable to conceive. I was very [...] imagine for a minute that I was pregnant. Actually, the baby was already implanted in my womb! I discovered a few days later that month that I was pregnant! I was able to get close to God and Mary thanks to
this prayer, dear sick people , because it brings with it consolation for mind and heart. May it become for you, dear newlyweds , a privileged moment of spiritual intimacy in your new family.” In greeting [...] greeting the Poles, the Pope also encouraged praying the Rosary: “It is a synthesis of Divine Mercy. In the mysteries of the Rosary, with Mary, we contemplate the life of Jesus who radiates the Father's mercy”
as "the Metropolis with a heart" (Weltstadt mit Herz). In its historical center is the Marienplatz, (Mary's Square), in which the "Mariensäule," the Column of Our Lady, stands with a gilded bronze statue [...] statue of the Virgin Mary on its summit. I wanted to begin my stay in Bavaria with a tribute to the Patroness of Bavaria, which, for me, assumes a highly significant value: there, in that square and before [...] before that image of Mary, about 30 years ago I was welcomed as Archbishop, and it was there that I began my episcopal mission with a prayer to Mary; there I returned at the end of my mandate before leaving
find in them a sufficiently close union with his faithful and inseparable spouse. I say "inseparable spouse", for from the moment the substantial love of the Father and the Son espoused Mary to form Jesus [...] will have her equal in purity and fruitfulness. Together with the Holy Spirit Mary produced the greatest thing that ever was or ever will be: a God-man. She will consequently produce the marvels which [...] singular and wondrous virgin can produce in union with the Holy Spirit singular and wondrous things. When the Holy Spirit, her spouse, finds Mary in a soul, he hastens there and enters fully into it. He
find in them a sufficiently close union with his faithful and inseparable spouse. I say "inseparable spouse", for from the moment the substantial love of the Father and the Son espoused Mary to form Jesus [...] will have her equal in purity and fruitfulness. Together with the Holy Spirit Mary produced the greatest thing that ever was or ever will be: a God-man. She will consequently produce the marvels which [...] singular and wondrous virgin can produce in union with the Holy Spirit singular and wondrous things. When the Holy Spirit, her spouse, finds Mary in a soul, he hastens there and enters fully into it. He
September 16 - Our Lady of La Lajas (Latin America) She is More a Mother than a Queen (I) If I could have given just one sermon about her as a priest, that would have been enough for me to get across my ideas [...] that the Blessed Virgin had Christ’s passion constantly present before her eyes from that moment on? … “And a sword shall pierce will pierce your soul too…” (Lk 2:35). It is clear to see, my dear Mother [...] ideas about her. In the first place, I would have shown how little is actually known about Mary’s life. Of course, I believe that we must not say incredible or made-up ideas about her; for example, I would
September 16 - Our Lady of La Lajas (Latin America) She is More a Mother than a Queen (I) If I could have given just one sermon about her as a priest, that would have been enough for me to get across my ideas [...] that the Blessed Virgin had Christ's passion constantly present before her eyes from that moment on? ... "And a sword shall pierce will pierce your soul too..." (Lk 2:35). It is clear to see, my dear Mother [...] ideas about her. In the first place, I would have shown how little is actually known about Mary's life. Of course, I believe that we must not say incredible or made-up ideas about her; for example, I would
Stock (Brown Scapular) Mary teaches us to say "YES" On days when I am under a lot of stress or when I have to make difficult decisions for my company, I pause for a moment to bring Mary into my day, help me [...] to meet. Mary said "YES" without hesitation, without knowing what that "YES" would bring. Mary was willing to accept all the unexpected events. My days are filled with twists and turns. Like Mary, I sometimes [...] sometimes need to change course and embark on a new adventure. Like Mary, sometimes the life of a business manager takes me out of my faith zone. It is up to me to ask her for support when I need to make
1st century) "From the moment of her immaculate conception, Mary knew that she was to become our Mother" In the following excerpt from Luisa Picarreta's book(1), the Virgin Mary recalls the nine months [...] bring on Earth. My daughter, you must know that from the moment of my Conception I loved you like a mother; I carried you in my Heart; I burned with love for you, although I did not understand why this was [...] investing Heaven and Earth and reaching all hearts. With its ardent rays, it called out to all creatures, saying: "My children, open up to me, give me a place in your hearts. I have come down from Heaven
