Holy Mother Church gives us another 12 months to start anew with Christ, letting us be accompanied by Mary, a sign of consolation and sure hope for all." The Jubilee was officially inaugurated on December
of Rocamadour, a complex of religious structures centered around a miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary and the tomb of a saint from long ago. Tourists come to Rocamadour for its religious interest, historical
take refuge in the Lord. I search the Holy Scriptures to hear what He wants to tell me. I ask Him and Mary to help me become better. My life is in their hands.” Aleteia
persons to come to Lourdes, France, to do volunteer service for a few weeks at the shrine of the Virgin Mary. “The only qualifications for volunteers were that you be human and of good will .” Lori made her
that, during the flight to Egypt, the Holy Family stopped here to get some rest. While the Virgin Mary was nursing the Baby Jesus, a drop of her milk fell to the floor. The rock on which it fell immediately
since June 1981, six young people (now adults) claim to have seen and to continue to see the Virgin Mary and receive messages from her. Every year, more than two million people visit the shrine. In May 2019
was taken prisoner by the Prussians. It was not until September 29, 1852, that an icon of the Virgin Mary was hung on a pine-tree at the site of the apparitions. People sick with cholera were healed through
After relighting it for the fourth time, I felt a surge of anger, as it occurred to me that the Virgin Mary did not want my homage. A cold sweat came over me and I fell on my knees, but I was unable to pray
a heart encircled by thorns which pierced it. We understood that this was the Immaculate Heart of Mary , outraged by the sins of humanity, and seeking reparation. Sister Lucia’s Memoirs Fourth Memoir
was chiefly centered on the Rosary. He prayed it continually, evoking, meditating and praying with Mary - which is what the Rosary is all about - each of the mysteries of Jesus' life. His fellow friars