be freed from the chains of the past and live in the true peace that the Lord gives us." To that intention, the Archdiocese of Seoul celebrated a solemn but simple Mass, emphasizing international solidarity

the Blessed Virgin, Mother of Mercy, awaken in everybody’s hearts thoughts of wisdom and peaceful intentions." Adapted from an article by Anita Bourdin September 11, 2014 (Zenit.org)

and write it in a "Book of Life," so that local nuns and pilgrims can add them to their prayer intentions. Situated below the historic Stations of the Cross of Lourdes, this path of consolation ends at

The shrine also provides special novenas (9 consecutive days of prayer directed to a particular intention) and spiritual direction with a priest. The apostolic nuncio to France was present at the inaugural

faithfully, the Blessed Virgin will do a miracle!” For three months, all kept praying for that intention. Then one day the young apostate appeared before all the members of the Legion of Mary, asking for

of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. On March 7, 1916, Cardinal Draper announced his intention to consecrate his diocese and all of Belgium to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. On Christmas

to many dangers. More than once he was beaten and wounded by his enemies. Reverend Fagan was very intent on promoting devotion to the Blessed Virgin as a powerful means of restoring and strengthening the

ng the overwhelming power of unified belief. The service was held behind closed doors, but its intention was to open all hearts. The Latin American Bishops Conference complemented and reinforced this with

now that there are the two of us making decisions, working, meeting people and praying for their intentions together. I am glad to share all this with you. I am 74 years of age and trying to live each day

officials, in order to allow as many people as possible to participate in the event. But a generous intention can sometimes turn out to be a poisoned gift for those with family responsibilities who have to