“miraculously” discovered. The Virgin Mary told Mariette that the spring was set apart for her (Mary), for all nations, and for the sick. Again, similar to Beauraing, Mary made a bold claim in Banneux where [...] the sick,” and “I come to relieve suffering.” Furthermore, Mary told Mariette, “Have faith in my words… I trust you… pray earnestly.” Mary’s message in Banneux is one of healing. She wants people to experience [...] January 19 – Our Lady of Gimont (Toulouse, France) - 3rd apparition in Banneux (Belgium, 1933) Mary’s message at Banneux is for all nations Nearly a fortnight following the final apparitions in Beauraing
through Mary “Be not afraid!” Christ said to the apostles (cf. Lk 24:36) and to the women (cf. Mt 28:10) after the Resurrection. According to the Gospels, these words were not addressed to Mary. Strong [...] Strong in her faith, she had no fear. Mary’s participation in the victory of Christ became clear to me above all from the experience of my people. Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski told me that his predecessor, Cardinal [...] Hlond, had spoken these prophetic words as he was dying: “The victory if it comes, will come through Mary.” During my pastoral ministry in Poland, I saw for myself how those words were coming true. After
Conversion of Saint Paul Mary, the Mother, will reconcile her children The cause of unity is a Marian cause. It is the Mother who will reconcile her children... Will it not be Mary’s wish to employ her goodness [...] unity among the members of the Christian family, which is the illustrious fruit of her motherhood? In Mary, God has given us the most zealous guardian of Christian unity. Pope Leo XIII (1878 - 1903) Adiutricem
Holy Spirit, added the words: “Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.” This is also a prayer addressed to God through Mary: Because Thou art the Mother of God [...] January 10 - Baptism of the Lord - Our Lady of Sorrows (Italy, 1546) - Saint Gregory of Nyssa Mary is the first living Tabernacle The prayer of the Rosary or five decades of it, after the Sacred Liturgy [...] Father was dictated to us by the Son, and it is a prayer addressed to the Father. The whole of the Hail Mary is imbued with meaning both with regard to the Trinity and to the Eucharist: the first words were
(Rumilly, France) - Feast of Saint John the Baptist (Maronite and Byzantine rites) With the Virgin Mary’s help, I was able to forgive! My name is Olga, I live in France and I have many beautiful icons in [...] that I had been asking for! The same feeling of peace I had experienced in Medjugorje. Thank you, Mary! So then I found a spot in my home to hang the icon. A few days later, I went to Lourdes for my birthday [...] that finally took place after 6 years! I deeply believe I received that grace from the Blessed Virgin Mary of Medjugorje. Olga Club Medj
explained: "Actually, I see in the Virgin Mary the embodiment of the human values necessary for my life." Can you dream of a more beautiful definition of what Mary has brought to us? To a world given over [...] Jaricot, founder of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and of the Living Rosary (d. 1862) Mary embodies the most necessary human values A German Catholic priest once noticed a painting of the Madonna [...] over entirely to the boastful pride of life, Mary teaches the humility of Bethlehem. To a world dominated by money, she reminds us of the poverty of Nazareth. To a twisted and lying world, she brings truth
(Belgium, 1933) - Our Lady of Seeds (Chaldean rite) Mary’s promise in Banneux Long before the apparitions of Lourdes, someone had said that if Mary wanted to appear somewhere, Lourdes was among the most [...] small village of Banneux gathered in the church and solemnly promised to dedicate their village to Mary and add the name of Our Lady (Notre Dame) to Banneux if they were spared. And in fact, the Germans [...] war, the village obtained the right to use the new name of Banneux Notre Dame. Here, as in Lourdes, Mary is truly “at home.” Vittorio Messori, L'enigma di Banneux - in Ipotesi su Maria, Edizioni Ares, Milano
December 26 - Saint Stephen, First Martyr Mary’s Veil on display in Chartres Cathedral The Veil of Mary ( Sancta Camisa ) is an oblong piece of silk that Mary is reported to have worn during the Annunciation [...] of her Veil on the threshold of the Cathedral on the day of the Annunciation to Mary. Taken from Deacon John Veil of Mary and The Pandemic [...] and entered into history…” The bishop, in view of the combatants, displayed the tunic of the Virgin Mary to the townspeople. When they saw the venerated relic, the courage of the Christian armies doubled
January 4 – Our Lady of Roses (Italy, 1418) Mary’s First Christmas How did Mary experience the first Christmas? Mary had heard the words explaining the event that she herself saw and lived. Words and deeds [...] s. The inner listening of Mary is a prolonged one, not a single moment. The Gospel phrase, “she kept all these things, meditating on them in her heart,” indicates that Mary’s reflection was not passive [...] that is the backbone of the Christian experience. Mary’s reflection thus becomes a true interpretation that sheds light on the mystery of Jesus. Mary is not only the mother of Jesus, she is also his most
came to get me before I could finish it. So I placed myself in the hands of the Virgin Mary and I just said to her: "Mary, I put my life in your hands. I am ready to die, but thank you for staying with me [...] share my story to give Hope to all those who are suffering. Thank you Virgin Mary! Pascale, a French reader of A Moment with Mary , October 2020 [...] Guardian of the Gate" (Mount Athos Monastery, Greece) - Saint Basil and Saint Gregory of Nazianzus Mary answers a prayer and saves a life After experiencing severe pain in my heart, I was recently diagnosed
