development of its members and advancing the reign of Christ through Mary. "Yours is an eminently Marian spirituality, not only because the Legion glories in carrying Mary's name as its unfurled banner, but [...] September 7 - Foundation of the Legion of Mary in Dublin (Ireland, 1921) The Legion of Mary Irishman Frank Duff founded the Legion of Mary, a lay apostolic organization at the service of the Roman Catholic [...] because it bases its methods of spirituality and apostolate on the dynamic principle of union with Mary, on the truth of the intimate participation of the Virgin Mary in the plan of salvation. In other words
his names was the Prince of Peace—to be born, according to Daniel’s prophecy of the 70 weeks and the Talmud that had foretold that the Messiah was to come when the world had stopped fighting. And the prophecy [...] Apparition of the Sacred Heart to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (Paray-le-Monial, France, 1673) The Messiah was promised for a time of Peace When the Virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus, all wars had stopped on [...] prophecy did come to pass during the reign of Augustus and the Pax Romana : an unprecedented truce of 25 years, during which time the Prince of Peace appeared on this earth! La foi
December 31 – Saint Mary Hodigitria (Italy) – Saint Odilo of Cluny, fifth abbot of Cluny (d. 1049) Thank you, Mary who unties knots! Hello, my name is Nathalie, I live in France and would like to testify [...] great grace I received in 2016. My lease was up and I was looking for another apartment for me and my 14-year-old daughter. The deadline was approaching, and I could not find anything, having very limited [...] on the phone with a friend and colleague when the Holy Spirit inspired her to suggest I do the novena to Mary who unties knots. She was willing to pray this novena with me and suggested that we both set
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mary, Mother of God, sacred treasure of the whole universe I see this joyous assembly of holy bishops who, at the invitation of the holy Mother of God, Mary always virgin [...] ible temple, abode of the immeasurable God, Mother and Virgin, because of the One who in the holy Gospel is called Blessed and who comes in the name of the Lord... We salute you, who have contained in [...] heavens cannot contain; you by whom the Trinity is glorified and worshiped all over the earth; by whom Heaven exults; by whom the angels and the archangels rejoice... So that the entire world exults! Homily
December 31 – Holy Mary Odigitria – Saint Catherine Labouré (d. 1876) Mary visits the Americas In Betania, Venezuela, from 1976 to 1988, Mary, the Mother of God appeared to Maria Esperanza Medano, under [...] United States, the Virgin Mary appeared to a young immigrant woman named Adele Brise, in Champion, Wisconsin in 1859. Our Lady called her to gather the children of the land and to teach them what they ought [...] present and also saw the Lady. The apparitions of Betania were approved by the local bishop. In 2010, the Diocese of Metuchen (New Jersey, United States) opened the cause for beatification and canonization
for whom I felt, as a consequence, a strong and tender love. I entered the Convent of the Visitation, because I was attracted to the very sweet name of Mary. I believed that what I sought was there. [...] Lady of Safe Hiding (Overloon, Holland) - Birth of Saint Marguerite Mary Alacoque (1647) I Spoke to Her Like a Child I always ran to Mary in all my needs. I had the habit of giving the small crown of the [...] bare knees, genuflecting or kissing the floor as many times as I said a ‘Hail Mary.’ She has always been a mother to me and has never refused to help me. I ran to her with so much trust that it seemed like
for whom I felt, as a consequence, a strong and tender love. I entered the Convent of the Visitation, because I was attracted to the very sweet name of Mary. I believed that what I sought was there. [...] Lady of Safe Hiding (Overloon, Holland) - Birth of Saint Marguerite Mary Alacoque (1647) I Spoke to Her Like a Child I always ran to Mary in all my needs. I had the habit of giving the small crown of the [...] bare knees, genuflecting or kissing the floor as many times as I said a ‘Hail Mary.' She has always been a mother to me and has never refused to help me. I ran to her with so much trust that it seemed like
Joseph, Husband of Mary The Smack of the Rosary was an Amazing Grace Father John Ogilvie was condemned as a traitor, but during a long imprisonment no tortures could force him to name any Catholics. Under [...] ns, his patience, courage and gaiety won the admiration of his very judges. He was hanged on March 10, 1615 after renewing his fidelity to the King in the temporal field and declaring that he would die [...] the rosary was an amazing grace. The customary beheading and quartering were omitted in John's case owing to undisguised popular sympathy, and his body was hurriedly buried in the churchyard of Glasgow
both the war and the difficulties the strict sanctions of the United States and the United Nations have caused. The conflict destroyed factories, the wealthy Syrians have fled and the U.S. and the U.N. have [...] the organization changed its name to Les Maristes Bleus to recall the Marist spirit of their work and the color of the sky and the blue color associated with the Virgin Mary. The violent conflict in Syria [...] combat the illiteracy and spiritual poverty in post-Revolutionary France. This religious community is dedicated to educating youth and conveying the love of Jesus Christ through Mary.
January 27 - Saint Mary of the Angels (Aix-en-Provence, France) - Saint Angela Merici Litany of Saint Angela of the Ursulines Holy Mary, Mother of God, and faithful Guardian of our Mother Saint Angela [...] spotless purity, Pray for us. St Angela, who by thy love for holy purity, didst merit to receive thy name, Pray for us. St Angela, who from childhood found thy delight in solitude, Pray for us. St Angela [...] flourish in Thy Church,: grant, through her intercession, that we may imitate her angelic virtues, and, forsaking all earthly things, may be found worthy of eternal bliss. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord
