grow in power. And that from Judea would come the rulers of the world." And again in Suetonius’ Life of Vespasian we read: "Throughout the East, an idea gained the minds: the constant and very ancient opinion [...] East It is astonishing that at the time when the Virgin Mary was expecting Jesus, there was also a unique expectation among the pagans: Tacitus and Suetonius testify to a belief that a "Ruler of the world" [...] Judea would come the rulers of the world." These two historians wrote at the end of the first century and at the beginning of the second, unable to know of the triumph, still to come, of He who would one day
virus is transmitted by contact with the sick and disabled. The epicenter of the infection is the grotto of Lourdes, and the symptoms are a deep joy and a feeling of belonging to a big family! When I [...] the Virgin Mary that I am, at age 61, the most useless doctor in the world! As President of the Lourdes Office of Medical observations in Lourdes, I constantly see pilgrims who greet me and say, ‘I am
for 15 minutes. Her fierce devotion to her Catholic faith and to Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron saint of the Americas, have remained strong, and she said she’ll go to court if she has to. She does not plan [...] Virgin Mary was done on a piece of plywood that replaced a window Francis had removed from her mobile home. She said she wanted to replace the window with plywood because of a nosy neighbor, and because [...] plans to decorate for Christmas and shine a laser on the image…“They say I’ll have to pay their attorney fees if they prevail in court. I can’t afford this. I need help and I don’t know what will happen
came down the hill to meet him, and blocking his way, she said, "Where are you going, my dearest and humblest son? Where are you headed to?" He bowed and greeted the Lady and told her that although it would [...] very ill and he would surely die from it soon, so he must go quickly and call a priest. He assured her that he would come back again tomorrow for her. But the merciful and ever-virgin Saint Mary replied [...] Aren't you under my shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? (...) As Juan Diego listened to the Lady from Heaven, he felt comforted and his heart became peaceful. And at that very moment his
Pauline Jaricot (d. 1862) Jesus radiates the Father’s mercy Pope Francis recommended to young people - and to all of us - to pray the Rosary, in order to interpret God’s will in their lives, during his general [...] 26, 2016. At the end of his address on Saint Peter's Square, the Pope greeted the young, the sick and the newlyweds who attended the audience despite the rain. “At the end of the month of October I wish [...] in your life. Love this prayer, dear sick people , because it brings with it consolation for mind and heart. May it become for you, dear newlyweds , a privileged moment of spiritual intimacy in your new
crystal glass, full of water, transpierced by the sun. Her black eyes seem to quiver and shake when she spoke about Mary. [...] unhandcuffed. Clerk, please call… Miss Melanie, from La Salette... Fifteen years old, shepherdess and slattern, her arms are too long, her face looks slightly crabby. We are listening to you. The sight [...] sight of the Blessed Virgin was true paradise. She had in her own self all that could satisfy, and the earth was forgotten. Her ugly face, like a sulky goat, lit up illuminated when she spoke those words.
had just finished reciting her rosary when the Blessed Virgin came to her. Mary looked around in silence before speaking, and then she said, “You deprived yourself of my visit on August 15th because you [...] surrounded by light. She was dressed in white. She looked ahead, her hands crossed over her chest and smiled, saying, “Stay calm my child. Be patient, it will be difficult for you, but I am with you. Be [...] not calm enough. You have a real French character - they want to know everything before learning, and understand everything before knowing…”
This unique anticipation was one that Mary, more than anyone else, carried in her heart and in her prayer to the Holy of Holies. It was accomplished for her and for all Christians in the coming of the [...] up reinterpreting the expectation of the Messiah. Meanwhile, "the times (of Daniel) are fulfilled, and the reign of God has come near." (Mk 1:14) lafoichretienne.com
way, the sky was suddenly covered in thick clouds, and a terrible thunder and lightning storm was unleashed on the enemy with such a deluge of rain and violent wind that, in panic, the Turks turned tail [...] on their heels as they were routed, shouting "Long live Jesus Christ! Long live the Blessed Virgin Mary!" This was on the 25th of August - the eve of the feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
crystal glass, full of water, transpierced by the sun. Her black eyes seem to quiver and shake when she spoke about Mary. [...] unhandcuffed. Clerk, please call... Miss Melanie, from La Salette... Fifteen years old, shepherdess and slattern, her arms are too long, her face looks slightly crabby. We are listening to you. The sight [...] sight of the Blessed Virgin was true paradise. She had in her own self all that could satisfy, and the earth was forgotten. Her ugly face, like a sulky goat, lit up illuminated when she spoke those words.
