August 16 - Saint Stephen of Hungary (d. 1038), who consecrated his country to the Mother of God Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of Quebec—to the glory of the Virgin Mary A Catholic influence in North America [...] athedral Our Lady of Quebec, the active seat of the Archdiocese of Quebec. Located on this site since 1647, twice destroyed by fire, decorated with a neoclassical façade and works of art that have to be [...] be seen to believed, the cathedral is dedicated to the glory of the Virgin Mary. Francois de Laval, Quebec’s first bishop, is buried in the cathedral’s crypt. In 2013, a Vatican-sanctioned holy door was
Blessed Isabelle of France (d. 1270), foundress of a convent dedicated to the “Humility of Our Lady” All the flames of the Heart of Jesus were passing through the Immaculate Heart of Mary Blessed Dina Bélanger [...] distinctly from him. Oh! She was so pure! All the rays of light from the host and all the flames of the Heart of Jesus passed through the Immaculate Heart of the Most Blessed Virgin." Adoperp [...] could even tell one from the other. From the host emanated an immensity of rays of light. From his heart sprang an immensity of flames, which escaped like hurried torrents. The Blessed Virgin was there
– Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Issoudun, France, 1854) Consecration of the Diocese of Tulle to the Immaculate Heart of Mary On September 30, 2018, Bishop Bestion will dedicate the diocese of Tulle (France) [...] (France) to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. To prepare for this, the diocese chose and replicated a local image of the Virgin Mary, to help families pray in preparation for the Consecration. These pilgrim Virgins [...] Sundays prior to the day of Consecration, parishioners and families will have the opportunity to take one of these images of the Virgin home for a week, along with a small booklet of proposed prayers. Then
September 25 - Our Lady of Saint Peter (Italy, 1751) Founder of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary The son of a Jewish rabbi, Jacob Libermann embraced Catholicism in 1826, and became a priest [...] in particular by founding the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 1841. This congregation merged in the Congregation of the Holy Ghost in 1848, "Mary's Immaculate Heart" being "absorbed" into [...] attachment to Mary's Immaculate Heart, a homage paid with filial tenderness to the love of Mary for her Son and for mankind." His attachment was so strong that he added, "When the water of the baptism ran
Lady of Graces (Cuneo, Italy, 1537) – Saint Germanus of Constantinople The mystery of Pentecost, in the presence of Mary The coming of the Holy Trinity into your heart is the unfathomable mystery of Pentecost [...] caused the dispersion of the Apostles once again. But Mary was an example of contemplation. She saw beyond mere appearances. Marie Benoîte Angot In Adorer avec Marie (Adoring with Mary), Éditions le Sarment [...] day of the Ascension, Mary kept in her heart. She was educated by her Son’s example, so Mary understood the Father’s will for her. “Thy will be done” — the Fiat of the Annunciation and the Fiat of the
Patroness of Bavaria (Germany) Pope institutes Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church Pope Francis has decreed that the ancient devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of Mother of the Church [...] Head is also the birth of the body, thus indicating that Mary is at once Mother of Christ, the Son of God, and mother of the members of his Mystical Body, which is the Church.” The decree says these reflections [...] says that Mary is the mother of the members of Christ, because with charity she cooperated in the rebirth of the faithful into the Church, while the latter [St Leo the Great] says that the birth of the Head
trusting in the God of all mercy and protection, and assured of the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary, Queen of all Saints, are in favor of gradually resuming religious [...] "She who points the way" (Italy) - Saint Odilo of Cluny, fifth abbot of Cluny (d. 1049) Assured of the powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic churches in Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde [...] Bishops chose the date of All Saints' Day to gradually resume Masses and other services, after almost eight months of closure. Their common press release stated: "We, your Bishops of Senegal, prayerfully
miraculously imprinted with one of the letters of the name "Marie" On November 30, 1186, Saint Andrew's feast, the monks of Déols, a small town in France, were gathered for the office of matins. By candlelight [...] and a fifth one out of his mouth. Each flower had, imprinted in its small chalice-shaped corolla of petals, a letter of the Virgin's name in French, "M-A-R-I-E." When Archbishop Henri de Sully came to [...] rigid folds of his black habit, hands clasped together, his face turned heavenward, Josbert lay, lifeless, on his bulrush mat. Two red roses had grown out of his eye sockets, two others out of his ears,
22 - Our Lady of Narni (spoke to Blessed Lucy, Italy,15th C.) An Offering of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary O Jesus, only Son of God, only Son of Mary, I offer Thee the most loving Heart of Thy divine Mother [...] hearts. O Mary, Mother of Jesus, I offer Thee the most adorable Heart of Thy well-beloved Son, who is the life and love and joy of Thy Heart. Blessed be the Most Loving Heart and Sweet Name of Our Lord [...] Lord Jesus Christ and the most glorious Virgin Mary, His Mother, in eternity and forever. Amen.
– Feast of the Holy Trinity - The Sacred Heart of Jesus - Apparition of Saint Joseph at Cotignac (France, 1660) Mary, Mother of God’s Word and Temple of the Trinity The Blessed Virgin, temple of the Holy [...] radiates God's light. Daughter of the Father, source of life, Mary is not a goddess but a creature loved and redeemed by God. Mother of the Word made flesh, image of the Father, Mary manifests to the world the [...] Spirit, the Word of God makes the face of Christ visible in the light of the faith: "Jesus Christ is the human face of God and the divine face of man." Far from being a possessive mother, Mary always leads
