our bodies into mere instruments of pleasure. Sometimes it despises the body (when it is "out of order"), sometimes it transforms it into an idol. Here again, the Blessed Virgin reminds us of the eminent
increasing number of pilgrims. In 1180, the bishop of Verdun appealed to the Premonstratensians (Order of Canons Regular of Prémontré , or Norbertines) to operate the shrine. In the 19th century, the shrine
the spot. She went to her bishop to tell him what had happened. After investigating, the bishop ordered the construction of the requested shrine, over the foundations of the old temple. The consecration
birth in Udine, describing to her in detail the house where she was born. Giovanna became a Third Order Franciscan and a devout spiritual daughter of Padre Pio. Summary by Anthony Birolini Source: Yves
guards priests The Church is affected by scandals and targeted by the media. It is in turmoil. In order to help respond to this crisis, layman Guillaume d'Alançon stresses the importance of prayer, and
canonical hours (the Little Office of Our Blessed Mother). Some modern historians of the Carmelite order have questioned the authenticity of the Sabbatine Bull. We do not wish to go into this controversy
would be rash to deny that he sometimes does so. However, St Thomas assures us that, following the order established by his divine Wisdom, God ordinarily imparts his graces to men through Mary. Therefore
way of approaching Jesus and will surrender themselves to her, body and soul, without reserve in order to belong entirely to Jesus. Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort Treatise on the True Devotion
According to Montfort, true devotion "consists in giving oneself entirely to the Blessed Virgin, in order to belong entirely to Jesus Christ through her." ( True Devotion , 121). However, the idea of going
where she went on a pilgrimage in October 1644. She chose two Marian days as the main feasts for her order: March 25th (feast of the Annunciation), when the sisters would renew their vows, and December 8th
