March 18 - Our Lady of Ajaccio (Corsica, France) Joseph’s test (2) Joseph was naturally afraid at the novelty and splendor of the miracle and the depth of the mystery. We need not wonder that he thought

12-13) and the darkened skies of Good Friday. The miracle of the sun is the fourth event of this nature in human history. We may add that the apparitions of Fatima were authenticated by another cosmic

cannot visualize" - the beauty, greatness and excellence of Mary, the miracle of miracles of grace, nature and glory. "If you would like to understand the Mother," a saint said, "then understand the Son.

whole pontificate of Pope Francis, entrusted to the Virgin of Fatima in May 2013, is "Marian" in nature, as this first gesture made clear. This recent trip to Fatima, Portugal, on May 12-13, 2017, for

Paul II wrote about how praying the Rosary can bring us peace. The saint wrote “The Rosary is by its nature a prayer for peace, since it consists in the contemplation of Christ, the Prince of Peace, the one

could tire of repeating how charming this month is for every Christian soul? At this time when tired nature is about to fall asleep, hearts seem to take on a new energy to celebrate the praises of the Queen

an association which could be described in terms of friendship. We are thereby enabled to enter naturally into Christ's life and as it were to share his deepest feelings. In this regard Blessed Bartolo

in La Almudena, in Madrid, to present their trophy to the Blessed Virgin Mary. What would be more natural than presenting one’s trophy to the Blessed Virgin, when you have just won a competition as prestigious

was there, a tiny human cell endowed with a holy soul, and thus she became the glory of our sinful nature. " nominis.cef.fr

mankind. During this time, we are called to unclutter our lives to make room for the Lord Jesus. Naturally, Advent is also a time of material preparation for the big Christmas celebration, but this should