Rome basilica to ask for the Virgin Mary’s intercession and protection on his journey. According to the Holy See press office, Pope Francis went to the Basilica of St Mary Major on March 4th “for a moment [...] icon of Salus Populi Romani , (Mary, Protection of the Romans). It has been Pope Francis’ custom to visit the icon before his international trips to ask for the Virgin Mary’s protection. He also typically [...] minority and to foster fraternity and inter-religious dialogue. Adapted from CNA for A Moment with Mary

declared to Mary: And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God [...] handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary . . . And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary . . . Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy

preparing for a full lockdown, Pope Francis offered a prayer to the Virgin Mary , entrusting the whole world to the protection of Mary. I remember thinking, “that sounds so Catholic,” before scrolling past [...] today, I found it immensely consoling. Not only was the pope asking Mary to pray for the world, but he was inviting the world to consider Mary as he and the people of Rome do. Pope Francis makes two easy-to-miss [...] easy-to-miss references to Rome’s special relationship with the Virgin Mary. In the English translation, he refers to Mary with the titles “Salvation of the Roman People” and “Mother of Divine Love.” The first

1871, Pontmain, France - Mary appeared on a farm to Eugene (age 10), Joseph Barbadette (age 12), Francoise Richer and Jeanne-Marie Lebosse, students at the nearby convent school. Mary's message was written [...] 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 in which [...] Mexico City, the Blessed Mother appeared four times to a recent convert to Christianity, Juan Diego. Mary proclaimed herself "the Mother of the true God who gives life" and left her image permanently imprinted

Virgin Mary started to appear to six youth on June 25, 1981. The Virgin Mary has continued to appear daily for 40 years. Over 50 million pilgrims have visited Medjugorje since 1981. The Virgin Mary identified [...] half months, she witnessed her apparitions of the Virgin Mary every day. People came from every state and other nations to venerate the Virgin Mary at the Colafrancesco home and in a nearby field. After [...] identified Herself as the Queen of Peace. Hundreds of millions around the world have followed the messages Mary has given. […] Caritas of Birmingham, in Sterrett, Alabama, is the largest center in the world propagating

the Blessed Virgin Mary, on top the Church. The apparitions would begin with a ball of light gradually materializing, and then, taking on the form of the Virgin Mary. One described Mary as “bright as a million [...] blackout, yet Mary continued to appear. The apparitions continued unabated, with Mary appearing for a few nights each week for the next three years. People from all around began to come to St. Mary’s in Zeitoun [...] centuries earlier. From April 2, 1968 to May 29, 1971, the Virgin Mary appeared weekly on average, especially around feast days, on top of St. Mary’s Coptic Church in Zeitoun for all to see. This was not something

depressions, he opposes the filial love of the devout servant of Mary; a love which is at once confident, ardent, expansive and effective for Mary who is the Refuge of Sinners, the Mother of Divine Grace, our [...] apostolic ministry, his great secret for drawing souls and giving them over to Jesus, is devotion to Mary. This devotion is the source of all his activity; the reason for all his confidence. And it would [...] our sweetness and our hope. She is also our advocate. Placed as she is between God and the sinner, Mary is ever busy invoking the clemency of the judge in order to move Him to pity, and she is ever trying

is a time during which we are invited to contemplate Mary, a young girl among many others of Nazareth, a simple creature of humble condition. Mary could have directed her freedom elsewhere, legitimately [...] the door of our hearts to him. ... And yet Mary answered, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; let everything be done for me according to your word" (Lk 1:38). Mary’s response is a free adherence to God’s will—to [...] without any free adhesion on our part. In addition, Mary's response is not motivated by fear or apprehension in the face of possible punishment. ... Mary's ‘yes’ is truly an agreement with the Creator. It

Virgin Mary are Christological mysteries, that is to say, they refer to the mystery of our salvation in Christ. Thus, in the Coptic rite, during this period the faithful sing the praises of Mary in the [...] Christmas is marked by a growing series of Marian feasts and hymns sung in honor of the Virgin Mary. The Mary of Nazareth Team [...] Mother of the Lord," does not mean that this liturgical season should be presented as a "month of Mary." In Eastern Christian liturgical calendars, the preparation period to the mystery of the event (Advent)

Thus at the foot of the cross he bequeathed Mary to us when he told John, “Son behold thy mother.” Many people have not only refused to accept the Virgin Mary, but they have also denounced her. Now it's [...] claim that the Mother is also a God… Mary is the Mother of the God made man, incarnated in her virgin womb, who became by her fiat true God and true man. The Virgin Mary is the best partner in the exercise [...] it's Jesus’ turn to stand by his Mother! People denounce Mary for the title “Mother of God” ascribed to her. But why deprive her of this title when God himself decided to be born into this world through her