became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race.” Hence not a few of the early Fathers gladly assert in their preaching, “The knot of Eve's disobedience was untied by Mary's obedience; [...] unbelief, the Virgin Mary loosened by her faith.” Comparing Mary with Eve, they call her "the Mother of the living," and still more often they say: “death through Eve, life through Mary.” [...] (France, 1858) Life Came Through Mary It is fitting therefore that the holy Fathers see Mary as used by God not merely in a passive way, but as freely cooperating in the work of human salvation through faith

Conception... Admittedly, the third person of the Trinity is not incarnate, yet our human word of "spouse" cannot express the reality of the relationship of the Immaculate with the Holy Spirit. We could [...] May 14 – Madonna di Domenica Targa (Italy, 1729) - St Michael Garicoïts (d. 1863) Since Mary is the Immaculate Conception itself In Lourdes, the Immaculate Virgin answered Bernadette, who was asking who [...] could say in a sense that the Immaculate is "the incarnation of the Holy Spirit." Saint Maximilian Kolbe

at about the age of 23 or 24. I still remained close to God, by giving thanks to him spontaneously, by being aware of his many blessings, in moments of spiritual communion in front of nature’s beauty, [...] Thanks to the Virgin Mary, my boyfriend agreed to live with me as brother and sister, so that I could receive Holy Communion! Mary is very powerful! Testimonial sent to Mary of Nazareth on December 16 [...] and by helping others. At the age of 56, during a very difficult time in my life (the death of a loved one), I came back to the Church. I know that it was Mary who reached out to me. When I was inside

Death With a Hail Mary (I) In the year 1958, we lived in a poor working suburb. Life was miserable for everyone and the second halves of the month were especially hard. On the evening of July 12th sadness [...] doctor, who saw at once the gravity of the case and spent the entire night with us, trying to use, without success, all the resources of medical science. I thought of asking the Blessed Virgin for help [...] us to honor Mary, forbid us to make the sign of the cross and to enter a Catholic church. However, I had spent a year as a girl in a parochial school where I had learned some elements of religion. But

became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race." Hence not a few of the early Fathers gladly assert in their preaching, "The knot of Eve's disobedience was untied by Mary's obedience; [...] unbelief, the Virgin Mary loosened by her faith." Comparing Mary with Eve, they call her "the Mother of the living," and still more often they say: "death through Eve, life through Mary." [...] (France, 1858) Life Came Through Mary It is fitting therefore that the holy Fathers see Mary as used by God not merely in a passive way, but as freely cooperating in the work of human salvation through faith

because she gives Him birth and holds Him in her lap. Mary’s “yes” was the expression of the freedom of this pure Virgin, fruitful and conscious of belonging to a history—a great history—that was bringing [...] (Venice, Italy) - 9th apparition in Lourdes (France, 1858) God waited for Mary to say “yes“ The “yes,” or the fiat of the Virgin Mary was not pronounced by a dull or sleepy heart, but by a lively and watchful [...] if uttered by a humble young woman, this spousal “yes” is the expression of a simple and profound heart. Mary is the Mother of God not only because she gave physical life to Jesus, but also because before

Immaculate Heart (1952) Fight Against Death With a Hail Mary (II) And I started saying non-stop, initially to myself, then in a low voice, ‘Hail Mary, full of grace…’ I was just so desperate. We laid my child [...] time to prepare a cloth in which to wrap the body of my child. I was in such a state of anguish that I could not articulate a sound, except for my “Hail Marys” and the “Lord's Prayer” and other invocations [...] then I relived in thought the scene of the Crucifixion, I really understood Mary’s pain as she was crucified with her Son, but accepted to give Him up for the salvation of the world. As for me, I would not

Immaculate Heart (1952) Fight Against Death With a Hail Mary (II) And I started saying non-stop, initially to myself, then in a low voice, ‘Hail Mary, full of grace...' I was just so desperate. We laid my child [...] time to prepare a cloth in which to wrap the body of my child. I was in such a state of anguish that I could not articulate a sound, except for my "Hail Marys" and the "Lord's Prayer" and other invocations [...] then I relived in thought the scene of the Crucifixion, I really understood Mary's pain as she was crucified with her Son, but accepted to give Him up for the salvation of the world. As for me, I would not

Martyrs Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary My sorrowful mother, gentle magnet of all my love, I offer you my works and sufferings of this day. By the holy name of Mary, I ask you for resignation; through [...] with profound humility, tears of contrition. Mary, praise God for me at all times. Do not permit me to offend such a good God. I place my heart at your feet, most holy Mary, so that you may offer it to

Virgin Mary" On June 8, 2023, a Syrian migrant attacked and stabbed several babies and toddlers on the shores of Lake Annecy (France). A young French man named Henri, who was nearby at the time of the attack [...] Video footage shows him trying to block the attacker with one of his two backpacks, chasing the man into the playground and throwing one of his bags at the assailant. He declared that he felt a powerful [...] act: "I let myself be guided by providence and the Virgin Mary. I said my goodbyes. They would decide on the outcome." Henri's walking tour of cathedrals will continue for several more months. He hopes