the “wisdom of old age is the place of our gestation, which illuminates the lives of children, of young people, of adults, of the entire community.” “I would like to conclude the cycle of catecheses on [...] November 3 - Our Lady of Coromoto (Venezuela) The mystery of the Assumption of Mary sheds light on our final destiny In concluding the cycle of catecheses on old age on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, Pope [...] essentials of life, which we hold most dear as we approach our farewell, become definitively clear to us. See: this wisdom of old age is the place of our gestation, which illuminates the lives of children
June 25 - Our Lady of Graces (Forli, Italy, 1548) The conception and birth of Jesus is a fundamental element of our faith Is what we profess in the Creed true, then? - “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ [...] resurrection of Jesus Christ he has ushered in a new creation. So as the Creator he is also our Redeemer. Hence the conception and birth of Jesus from the Virgin Mary is a fundamental element of our faith and [...] the level of ideas. In that sense, what is at stake in both of these moments is God’s very godhead. The question that they raise is: does matter also belong to him? Naturally we may not ascribe to God anything
April 13 – Our Lady of Tears (Italy) 24 countries were consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, 24 [...] Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary at the Shrine of Fatima on the evening of Wednesday, March 25th. After reciting the Rosary at the Shrine of Fatima, Cardinal Antonio dos Santos Marto, Bishop of Leiria-Fátima [...] shrine. The Prelate asked Mary to “free us from the pandemic that is afflicting us.” The ceremony of consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary took place behind closed
January 16 – Our Lady of Victories (Paris, France) Dedicate your parish to the Immaculate Heart of Mary One of the 16 churches in Paris to be designated as a Minor Basilica , Our Lady of Victories (No [...] Sainte-Marguerite (1609-1684) received a revelation telling him to have the people of France recite novenas for the birth of an heir to the throne of France, the future Louis XIV. During the French Revolution [...] resigning due to what he perceived to be a failure of his ministry. On December 3rd of that year he received interior locutions from the Blessed Mother . She told him to consecrate the parish to the Immaculate
November 18 - Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquira (Venezuela) Pilgrim sacrifices his life to save the Shrine of Altoetting On November 18, 1980, Pope Saint John Paul II visited the Shrine of Altoetting [...] help O Mary, come to my help also! Before you I stand, a sinner! O Mother of Mercy, stay close to me on the day of my last agony!" Even more moving is the unique custom of carrying a wooden cross on one's [...] and imploring the Mother of Sorrows that God forgive one’s sins. Several historical figures asked to be buried, or have their heart placed in an urn, under the paving stones of the holy chapel, among them
her to bend her legs in such a way that her heels touched the lower part of her back. Her parents had tried everything to cure her, but in vain. She had been taken to The Laus to do a novena to Our Lady [...] August 31 - Our Lady of the Founders (Constantinople) My Name is Lady Mary (III) In September 1665, an investigation into the apparitions in The Laus was undertaken by the vicar-general of Embrun, Father [...] large enough to accommodate pilgrims who were becoming more and more numerous. Our Lady revealed herself in The Laus as the Reconciler and the Refuge of sinners. She also gave signs in order to convince sinners
her to bend her legs in such a way that her heels touched the lower part of her back. Her parents had tried everything to cure her, but in vain. She had been taken to The Laus to do a novena to Our Lady [...] August 31 - Our Lady of the Founders (Constantinople) My Name is Lady Mary (III) In September 1665, an investigation into the apparitions in The Laus was undertaken by the vicar-general of Embrun, Father [...] large enough to accommodate pilgrims who were becoming more and more numerous. Our Lady revealed herself in The Laus as the Reconciler and the Refuge of sinners. She also gave signs in order to convince sinners
The Nativity of Our Lord "I saw the Blessed Virgin coming to me" Our Lord appeared many times to Sister Josefa Menéndez (1), many times as the Child Jesus with the Blessed Virgin. Two of these times were [...] Josefa's own account of the apparition of December 25, 1920: During the midnight mass I was already in the middle of chapel aisle walking toward the altar, when I saw Our Lady coming to me. She was holding [...] pink mantle; her veil was also pink, but of a finer fabric. The little shirt of the Child was of a fabric unknown to me. It was light as foam.... He had a halo of light around his little head and so did
bit of adventure, with all of its good and bad, is exactly what we need. Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone! Saying yes to a new goal can be daunting and it takes courage to commit to spiritual [...] Rafqa (Lebanon) With Mary, getting out of our comfort zone! When Mary said yes to becoming the mother of God, she embarked on a great adventure. Adventures are full of excitement, but also bring fear, uncertainty [...] maybe even sorrow. Mary followed her Son through all the highs and lows of his life, including staying by his side during his death. It is understandable that many of us are satisfied with our comfortable
has been given to us as a powerful weapon to fight the darkness of our times and to pray for Peace in our world. The saints have called Our Lady the terror of the demons, and Jesus, Our Lord and Savior [...] entrusted each person and our world to Her Motherly care. Our faith teaches us that it is through the supernatural movement of grace and prayer, invoking the powerful intercession of Our Lady that evil is brought [...] 25 – Our Lady of Good Counsel (Genazzano, Italy, 1476) England, Scotland and Wales to be joined in prayer around the British coast It started with Poland and then spread to Ireland. Now the idea of ringing
