to bear witness to our faith, even though we have to face the skepticism of people, especially of priests. So we pray a lot for them. Nevertheless, we have convinced several families to sign up for the

to St. Dominic, and pointing to its efficacy in intercession and sanctification. Many other popes have urged the faithful to pray the Rosary. Leo XIII, known as the "Pope of the Rosary", did much to promote [...] Baptism and to his Passion. Finally, in keeping with political, economic and Church events, the popes have never ceased to encourage the prayer of the Rosary, because of the fruits it can bear for both individuals

000 people from all over the world went to see Marthe, who welcomed them as the Virgin Mary would have done. We should also remember and reflect on her long intercessions on their behalf, and the intentions [...] same manner as Mary did at Cana, at the beginning of Jesus' public ministry, when she said: "They have no more wine". The Mary of Nazareth editorial team

this newer and yet superficially-known devotion. Many have heard that Pope Francis was the first to introduce it - before his pontificate - and have seen the image of the original painting, but might not

letter to a monk friend, who reacted with surprise: "Are you so sure that you are going to Heaven? You have not always been an angel (for he had led a disreputable life before his conversion)!" The dying man [...] surely the Blessed Virgin is not pining after you!" "No, I am not exaggerating, the Immaculate wants to have me near her." As the other monk smiled, the former soldier sat up and, looking straight into his friend’s

years. Over 50 million pilgrims have visited Medjugorje since 1981. The Virgin Mary identified Herself as the Queen of Peace. Hundreds of millions around the world have followed the messages Mary has given

," she says. "The simple faith of this child is the type of faith in God that every person should have," Bishop Atanasios wrote on his Facebook page, where he shared this story. In the deep Shiite south [...] Mary, and sometimes even attend festivals in her honor. This popular devotion among Muslims seems to have been revived by the recent visit of Pope Francis to Iraq in early March 2021 (1). Translated and adapted

there is more. Later, when I began to write on apologetics, I realized something amazing: every time I have to write about a Marian dogma, I start the work reluctantly, thinking that there is too much mysticism [...] understand, but rather that I understand as I write. It’s a very strange experience. For example, I have to write something soon about whether or not Mary can be called "coredemptrix," which is a very tricky

cannot see you, but I feel your presence. Since you came to me, I have been experiencing a peace, a calmness, an inner joy that I have never known." The priest began to pray ardently to the Virgin Mary

goes through a sort of self-discovery, in silence, before God. The soldiers of the Swiss army do not have the same kind of experience. They go home on weekends and the pastoral care is not as prominent as [...] make this pilgrimage as a united corps, walk as one people. This really resonates with soldiers who have been in war situations. Vatican News