September 25 - Mary, Protectress of Orphans - Our Lady of Saint Peter (Italy, 1751) Praying Mary in a time of crisis… and then what? During a time of crisis, especially one involving our health, it can [...] can sometimes be easier to maintain our devotion to God and the saints. In particular, we may pray for the Virgin Mary’s intercession, asking for a miraculous cure or even the simple restoration of our health [...] Virgin Mary for such a grace, afterwards our devotion may lessen in fervor or we may even abandon it. Saint Louis de Montfort, an 18th-century French priest who dedicated his whole life to leading souls to
September 23 – Saint Pio de Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) – Our Lady of Valvanera (Spain) As a good Mother, Mary never wants to abandon her children There can be a no more difficult experience for a mother than
13 - Our Lady of Quinche (Ecuador) - Saint John Chrysostom, Doctor of the Church I chose you to fight under Jesus Christ’s banner! During the octave of All Saints' Day of 1465, Blessed Alan de la Roche [...] you. But know that no one is without suffering in this world; neither I, nor my Son, nor any of the saints of this world have been without suffering. There is more: shield yourself with the weapons of faith
September 21 - Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist - Our Lady of Graces (Trieste, Italy, 1486) Pray the Rosary to let Our Lady take care of our problems "Saint John Paul II wished that the Rosary should [...] of Saint John Paul II will embolden priests and bishops to encourage the faithful to pray the Rosary. This prayer will also "simplify our life, since Our Lady will take care of our problems." Saint John [...] her, and let her act. Yes, it is "through Mary, with her, and in her, that Victory will come," as Saint Louis de Montfort famously wrote. We just need to make some room for Mary to act. Let us pray to her
September 22 - Saint Thomas of Villanova (d. 1555) - Holy Mary of the Royal Court (Italy, 1575) Mary is an amazing matchmaker! Five years ago, I went on a pilgrimage to Medjurgorje (in Bosnia Herzegovina) [...] John, who is my husband today! We are the happy parents of a little boy called Karol (named after Saint John Paul II). I believe Mary visits Medjugorje especially for families. After all, all the visionaries
France and the mother of Saint Louis (Louis IX), King of France. Jean-Jacques Riou, 30 minutes pour devenir saintes et saints avec le chapelet au quotidien (excerpts, translated), Saint-Léger Éditions. Preface [...] August 25 - Mary, Health of the Sick - Saint Louis, King of France (d. 1270) The story of an unusual birth Before Saint Louis—King of France—was born, his mother Blanche de Castile (1) had three boys, [...] full blessing. Her prayer was answered: Saint Louis was the great king who would bring glory to France (he would have seven younger brothers and sisters). (1) Saint Blanche de Castille (1188-1252), was the
Rocamadour, France, on August 13, 2014, on "The Christ-centered and Marian Totus Tuus of Saint John Paul II and Saint Louis de Montfort" September 12, 2014 (Zenit.org) [...] September 16 - Saint Robert Bellarmine, Doctor of the Church (d. 1621) Jesus established a new bond between Mary and mankind It was Jesus who gave his disciple to his Mother, saying "Behold your Son," [...] relationship between Mary and the disciple, a relationship of love in the reciprocal gift of self. Saint Louis de Montfort phrased it beautifully, after quoting that same verse of the Gospel in Latin: "The
August 29 - Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist – The last public apparitions of Mary at Le Laus (France, 1664) The Veil of Mary still visible in France today The Veil of Mary ( Sancta Camisa ) is an oblong
5 - Our Lady of Pedancino (Italy) - Charles Péguy (French poet, essayist, and editor, d. 1914) - Saint Teresa of Calcutta (d. 1997) Charles Péguy spent the night bringing flowers to Mary On August 15, [...] his family, alone among Christians… "I am one of those Catholics," he said, "who would give all of Saint Thomas’ teachings for the Stabat, the Magnificat, the Hail Mary and the Salve Regina." All these prayers
August 28 - Saint Augustine, Doctor of the Church (d. 430) - Our Lady of Tears (Syracuse, Italy, 1953) Mary more blessed in her discipleship than in her motherhood Stretching out His hand over His disciples [...] Keep virginity in your hearts; the virginity of the spirit is the integrity of the Catholic faith. Saint Augustine, bishop (Sermo 25,7-8: PL 46, 937-938: She who believed by faith, conceived by faith - excerpt)
