August 15 – The Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Solemnity for the universal Church) The dogma of the Assumption of Mary and All Saints' Day On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII issued the Apostolic Constitution [...] Constitution "Munificentissimus Deus"[1] proclaiming the dogma of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. This happened on All Saints' Day (November 1), which gave great significance to the destiny of all the elect [...] where the human body had been so severely demeaned and desacralized. “The dogma of the Assumption of Mary proclaims the supernatural destiny and dignity of the human body, called by the Lord to become an
August 3 – Act of Consecration to Mary composed by St. Peter Damien and approved by the Archbishop of Cambrai (France, 1626) Mary is the “Virgo Potens,” the Powerful Virgin This great universe, which we [...] monarchs, nor craft of man, nor popular violence, can avail to harm us; for human life is short, but Mary reigns above, a Queen forever. Saint John Henry Newman Meditations and Devotions, see www.newmanreader
August 5 – Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major (Rome, Italy, c. 435) – Leo XIII writes the liturgical texts for the feast of the Most Holy Rosary The Rosary is more powerful than any weapon
Blessed Virgin Mary, remembering that on 22 April 1541, St Ignatius and his first companions made their solemn vows before the image of Mary in the Basilica of St Paul Outside-the-Walls. May Mary continue to [...] founder of the Jesuits (d. 1556) – Ethiopian Church: Feast of the "Densata" (Conception of Mary) “May Mary continue to watch over the Society of Jesus” On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the [...] Crucified Christ, in order to share in his Resurrection.” (Vatican Basilica, Saturday, April 22, 2006) The Mary of Nazareth editorial team
August 4 – Saint John Mary Vianney, Curé of Ars (d. 1859) – Apparition of Our Lady to Natalino Scarpa, 14, in Pellestrina (Italy, 1716) “I was raised with the daily family Rosary” Mary saved my life at birth [...] continue praying the Rosary. I really felt Mary's protection in my faith journey and often recognized her intervention in my life, among other things. Marie-Francine, October 13, 2016 le-chapelet-en-famille [...] were in danger of dying. I was blessed to have parents who had a strong faith and were devoted to Mary. From a young age, we would be called every night to drop our activities and come pray the Rosary
decided that a Living Rosary and a May crowning of the statue of Mary would speak more directly to them than anything I say about the power of Mary in their lives. In a Living Rosary, each person stands in the [...] adults, for more than 30 minutes! The Rosary concluded with a crowning of the image of Mary as we sang “Immaculate Mary.” People left with a lightness of spirit and a new understanding of unity through prayer [...] 27 July – Canonization of Catherine Labouré by Pius XII before 10,000 children of Mary dressed in white (1947) A Living Rosary and a May crowning I teach the first-year confirmation class in a local parish
July 22 – Saint Mary Magdalene – Our Lady of Kaloja (Russia) Mary is an important woman in my life Mary is an important woman in my life. She is of course the Virgin Mary, the mother of God, the mother [...] share a beautiful moment with the Virgin Mary. For me, Mary represents tenderness, benevolence, listening and presence. I also wear her medal around my neck. Mary was chosen by the Father to give birth to [...] in the morning when I wake up through beautiful songs and hymns such as "Mary crowned with stars", "the First on the way", "Mary tenderness in our lives", "Hail Queen of the Rosary" and “Dio Vi Salvi Regina
Virgin Mary The great fruits of our consecration to Mary Whoever has consecrated himself to Mary belongs to her in a special way. He has become like a shrine to the Blessed Virgin. The image of Mary helps [...] longer have any complacency for evil: on the contrary, he is proud to belong to Jesus and Mary, and he knows that Mary urges him to do everything that Jesus commands or desires. Radio message of Pope Pius [...] helps him to energetically reject all evil thoughts. The love of Mary gives him the courage to undertake great things, to overcome human respect, to shake off selfishness, to serve and obey patiently. With
July 19 – 1st Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Catherine Labouré (Paris, France,1830) A dialogue between the Virgin Mary and Saint Marie Rivier Marie Rivier, a French nun who founded 141 schools [...] front of the Pietà - a statue of Mary holding and weeping for her son Jesus after the descent from the cross. There, the Virgin began talking with the young Marie. Later, Marie Rivier said that during this [...] vocation to be a teacher." Her recovery came four years after the accident. Marie decided to honor her promise to the Virgin Mary. Although she recovered enough to walk again, the effects of the accident
July 17 – Feast of Mary’s Humility Thank you Mary for your boldness! I can't help sharing these photos of my painting of Mary Undoer of Knots. When I was looking for a new office for our law firm, I prayed [...] fervently to Mary to help us in our search. Thanks to her intercession, we found exactly the space we wanted! To thank her, I said to myself that I would put a small, discreet picture of Mary in the new [...] precious help in the cases we take on! Thank you, Mary, for boldly inviting yourself into our home! Virginie, a lawyer in Switzerland Testimonial sent to Mary of Nazareth on May 8, 2022
