woodcutters are said to have heard Angels singing the Ave Maria at this spot and to have found a statue of Mary at the foot of an oak tree not far from the river. The Blessed Virgin was holding an apple in one

March 2 - Eighth and Last Apparition at Banneux (Belgium, 1933) The Virgin of the Poor At Banneux, Mary spoke only a few short phrases to a young girl named Mariette Beco, perhaps telling us to meditate

Basilica of St Mary Major (Liberian Patriarchal Basilica) in Rome, the largest Marian shrine in the world, with the privilege of receiving the same indulgences as for the visit to St Mary Major. H.H. Pope [...] MCCJ, then Vicar Apostolic of Kuwait, asked the Holy See to institute a feast in honor of the Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Arabia. His prayer and wish were granted when on January 5, 2011, the

January 18 - Our Lady of Dijon (France) God's Secret (I) Because Mary remained hidden during her life she is called by the Holy Spirit and the Church "Alma Mater", Mother hidden and unknown. So great was

February 8 - Our Lady of Casimir (Poland, 1411) Keep My Heart like a Child’s Holy Mary Mother of God, Keep my heart like a child’s; pure and transparent like a stream. Obtain for me a simple and open heart

1110-1167) Honor Your Mother Let us come to His bride, His mother, His perfect handmaid, for the blessed Mary is all of this. But what are we to do for her? What kind of gifts shall we offer her? Would that we

Immaculate Conception: "The truth is that I was conceived without original sin." (Book VI, Chapter 4) Mary also revealed many secrets of her heart to Bridget, telling her that at the moment of her conception

February 8 - Our Lady of Casimir (Poland, 1411) Keep My Heart like a Child’s Holy Mary Mother of God, Keep my heart like a child's; pure and transparent like a stream. Obtain for me a simple and open heart

doubt that the Virgin Mary, who always protected her, welcomed her at her passing and took her to her Divine Son. May she rest in peace! Patricia, a reader of A Moment with Mary. Testimonial sent on Jan

Indians and the statue of Mary disappeared. According to tradition, a few days later two Guaranis Indian children - who happened to be canoeing down the river - saw the statue of Mary standing on a stone surrounded