Sept 1 - Month of Our Lady of Sorrows The Prophecy of Simeon And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: 'Behold this child is set for the fall and for the rise of many in Israel, and for a sign [...] were to offer to the Redeemer of the world. But an even sharper sword pierced her soul. It was the thought of men's ingratitude to her beloved Son. Now consider that because of our sins we are unhappily among [...] out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed' (Lk 2: 34-35). Meditation: How great the shock these sorrowful words must have been to Our Lady's heart. Simeon foretold the bitter Passion and death of her
Lady of the Pond (Dijon, France, 1531) The Palm of Virginity Following a tradition based on the Gospel of Saint Peter and the Book of James, some people consider the "brothers and the sisters" of Jesus [...] shadow of the power of the Most High. I believe that the palm of virginity must belong to Jesus among men and to Mary among women. How could we, without impiousness, allot to another woman the palm of virginity [...] Joseph's children, born out of a first wedlock he may have had prior to marrying the Blessed Virgin. Those who speak thus want to safeguard Mary's honor in her virginity until the end. Of course they can't admit
June 16 - Canonization of Padre Pio (2002) To Our Mother of Perpetual Help O Mary, Immaculate Virgin and my Holy Mother, although I am the most miserable of all sinners, I have recourse this day to you [...] very loveable Dispenser of the divine graces, eternal and Immaculate Spouse of the Holy Spirit, O holy Mary, you who received from Him a heart that takes pity on the misfortunes of mankind and cannot resist [...] you who are the Mother of my Lord, the Queen of the world, the Advocate, the Hope and the Refuge of sinners. I venerate you, O great Queen; I thank you for all the graces that you obtained for me, especially
– Our Lady of Mondovi (Italy, 1540) Our Lady of Mondovi, the wounded Virgin The shrine of Vicoforte dedicated to the Virgin Regina Montis Regalis (Queen of Mount Royal), in the province of Cuneo, Italy [...] Italy, is a famous church of Piedmont, near the town of Mondovi. Its construction followed an event that occurred in 1596. It was built on the site of a column supporting a statue of the Virgin and Child. [...] hunter had hit the statue of the Virgin with his arrow, and this caused the statue to miraculously bleed. Understandably, the faithful started coming there to pray to the Virgin Mary. Later, a beautiful church
flight at the appearance of a strange horseman. Father Wu, a Chinese priest, admitted having prayed to Mary for help. A church was built on the site, honoring a picture of Mary and the Christ Child which [...] May 24 - Our Lady of China Our Lady of China In 1900 the village of Tong Lu near Peiping was attacked by about ten thousand rioters during the Boxer Rebellion. In their rage they started to shoot skyward [...] burned. But the original picture known as Our Lady of China had been hidden and is now thought to be in the possession of some faithful priests living in disguise.
Fulbert of Chartres). Here, Mary presents her Son everywhere. The entire cathedral is a celebration of the Incarnation. Our Lady is depicted 173 times... The most famous representations of Mary are: Our [...] Our Lady of Underground in the crypt, with its rich historical references The very popular Virgin of the Pillar Our Lady of the Beautiful Stained-Glass Window... Members of the Chemin Neuf Community celebrate [...] March 15 - Our Lady of the Underground (Chartres, France, 911) Our Lady of the Underground Chartres Cathedral is a place of magnificent diversity. Its architecture leads the eyes towards the light and
following of Christ. To you, a "sign of sure hope and comfort," we trustfully turn our gaze "until the day of the Lord shall come" (Lumen Gentium, #68). You, Mary, are invoked with the insistent prayer of the [...] November 10 - Our Lady of Loreto (1552) She is a Sign of Sure Hope and Comfort (II) You, Mary, who at Pentecost, together with the Apostles in prayer, called upon the gift of the Holy Spirit for the newborn [...] families of peoples, whether they are honored with the title of Christian or whether they still do not know the Savior, may be happily gathered together in peace and harmony into one People of God, for
Lady of the Pond (Dijon, France, 1531) The Palm of Virginity Following a tradition based on the Gospel of Saint Peter and the Book of James, some people consider the "brothers and the sisters" of Jesus [...] shadow of the power of the Most High. I believe that the palm of virginity must belong to Jesus among men and to Mary among women. How could we, without impiousness, allot to another woman the palm of virginity [...] Joseph's children, born out of a first wedlock he may have had prior to marrying the Blessed Virgin. Those who speak thus want to safeguard Mary's honor in her virginity until the end. Of course they can't admit
June 16 - Canonization of Padre Pio (2002) To Our Mother of Perpetual Help O Mary, Immaculate Virgin and my Holy Mother, although I am the most miserable of all sinners, I have recourse this day to you [...] very loveable Dispenser of the divine graces, eternal and Immaculate Spouse of the Holy Spirit, O holy Mary, you who received from Him a heart that takes pity on the misfortunes of mankind and cannot resist [...] you who are the Mother of my Lord, the Queen of the world, the Advocate, the Hope and the Refuge of sinners. I venerate you, O great Queen; I thank you for all the graces that you obtained for me, especially
Mother of Mercy (III) Estelle Faguette received the 15th and the last apparition of the Blessed Virgin on the 8th of December 1876, feast of the Immaculate Conception. That day, she asked Mary what was [...] was to become of her. The Blessed Virgin said that she would see her no more, that she would be with Estelle, but invisible. Holding out the scapular, which Mary had asked Estelle to sew, she asked her to [...] the kind of scapular you have made. Tell him that helping you pleases me as much as seeing my children wear the scapular and turn away from all that insults my Son, as they receive the sacrament of His love
