of the Virtues and Grandeurs of Mary (La Flèche, France) Mary's virtues: a model for the Church The Second Vatican Council already drew a parallel between the Virgin Mary and the Church from the perspective [...] 25 - 27) Finally, Mary is described as the model of all virtues: “The followers of Christ still strive to increase in holiness by conquering sin. And so they turn their eyes to Mary who shines forth to [...] perspective of virginity and motherhood, and completed this parallel from the standpoint of Mary's holiness, a reflection of the Church's holiness. Because of this, Marian devotion constitutes a path to holiness

September 12 - The Holy Name of Mary "Mary led me to her Son" "I was born in 1954, a Marian year. My father died unexpectedly when I was 14, and from that time I rejected life. I endured it painfully, [...] up trying, the Virgin Mary, my heavenly mother, took over. In fact 1987-1988 was also a Marian year! I decided to take care of myself and in no time I was reborn, thanks to Mary. I began thanking God for [...] people to experience God's love. I give glory to God and I thank Mother Mary who leads us to her beloved Son. L. C. Testimonial sent to Mary of Nazareth on December 27, 2021

27 - St Vincent de Paul, priest (d. 1660) - Our Lady of Alcazar (Toledo, Spain - Luxembourg adopts Mary as its patron saint (1666) "There can be no doubt about the eminent place given to Marian devotion [...] Church, Lumen Gentium, is enough to refute this view. This chapter is dedicated to "the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God in the mystery of Christ and of the Church". There is thus no ambiguity as to the eminent [...] stressing the importance of this uniquely Catholic veneration, by having the unanimous assembly acclaim "Mary, Mother of the Church". Despite this proclamation, the blows dealt to popular devotion had damaging

25 septembre - Marie, protectrice des orphelins – Italie : NotreDame de Saint Pierre (1751) - Argentine : Apparitions de San Nicolas en 1990 à Gladys Quiroga Jesus in San Nicolás de los Arroyos: "Souls [...] "Souls will come to me through the means of Mary’s Immaculate Heart." (I) The apparitions began after some rosaries in homes throughout San Nicolas de los Arroyos in Buenos Aires Province began to glow without [...] and mother named Gladys Quiroga de Motta saw these glowing rosaries and began to pray to the Virgin Mary. The Virgin appeared to her on Sept. 25, carrying the infant Jesus and wearing a blue gown and veil

September 12 - The Holy Name of Mary Statue of Our Lady of France made from Russian cannons The statue of Our Lady of France in Le Puy-en-Velay, France, is a real feat of 19th century technique. It is [...] given to the town of Le Puy-en-Velay by the Emperor Napoleon III. The sculpture was the work of Jean-Marie Bonnassieux. It is 22.70 meters high and weighs 835 tons. The statue was completely renovated in 2013 [...] gigantic image, set on a 7-meter pedestal, a huge cheer rang out: "Long live Our Lady of France!" The Mary of Nazareth team Source: www.lepuyenvelay-tourisme.co.uk

Lanchon (in religion Sister Marie-France) received several apparitions (1) of Jesus and Mary during the First World War. On September 8, 1914 - the Feast of the Nativity of Mary - Marcelle was praying in [...] September 8 - Nativity of the Virgin Mary - Our Lady of the Kneeling Woman (France, 1550) Mary came to the help of France during WWI and told visionary Marcelle Lanchon: "See how I cherish your beloved [...] in the chapel of Our Lady of the Armies in Versailles when Virgin Mary appeared to her, accompanied by St. Michael and St. Therese, and gave her the following message: "If, in union with my divine Son, I

(1295) - Founding of the Legion of Mary in Dublin, Ireland (1921) - Our Lady of Aparecida appears in Brazil (September 1717) "I know that I can fully rely on the Virgin Mary!" It was a beautiful fall morning [...] affected me. Now I know that I can fully rely on the Virgin Mary. I'm not asking you to believe it. This is the truth. The plain, beautiful truth. Mary, Mediatrix of all graces, watch over us! Testimonial from [...] decided to take my daughter there to pray and light some candles. In my heart, I asked the Virgin Mary to watch over my family. As it was summer, I often left my daughters in the care of my in-laws, so

September 10 - Holy Mary of Life (Italy, 1613) Why the rosary, why now? (I) It’s easy for Catholics to take the rosary for granted. We tend to purchase them as souvenirs, or carry them around with us, [...] distractions and a general lack of drive for holiness. But the rosary can help. And we know this because Mary herself told us this 100 years ago in Fátima, Portugal, when she appeared six times to three shepherd [...] Santos, the eldest Fatima seer whom the church just declared “venerable,” emphasized the message of Mary, who introduced herself to the children as “Our Lady of the Rosary,” throughout her long life. We

of the Church (d. 604) - Consecration of Germany to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (1954) A strong devotion to the Virgin Mary is stamped on each Maronite soul Fr Godard SJ, a nineteenth century missionary [...] age, Our Lady became Rafqa’s mother and guide in all things. She imitated Mary’s obedience and sacrifice in her life. Like Mary, she was a handmaid of the Lord, dedicated to serving her people and obeying [...] the only country in the world to have deserved, by merit of its beauty and charm, this comparison to Mary, the most radiant of creatures.” Our Lady, or Adra (Virgin) as she is lovingly called, is never far

Orthodox Feast of the Deposition (transfer) of Holy Belt of the Virgin Mary of Hakopratia, Constantinople "I've become convinced that Mary is really present in Medjugorje" I was cautious about everything I [...] Medjugorje. Again, there was nothing spectacular about it... Mary was nevertheless working gently and deeply within us. I became convinced that Mary is really there. I can't explain it, I didn't "feel" it [...] apparitions in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, but I was curious. I had no particular devotion to Mary. Then, by chance, I met L., who was organizing a pilgrimage to "Medj". So I went on the trip. Once