September 9 - Our Lady of Cavadonga and Arantzazu (Spain) - Blessed Alain de la Roche (d. 1475) Angolan faithful devoted to Our Lady of Muxima since 1599 Our Lady of the Conception of Muxima, also known [...] through the intercession of the Virgin of Muxima. Many forms of devotions and traditions originate from that shrine. The most important is the pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Conception of Muxima, established [...] known as Our Lady of Muxima (i.e “Mother”) is a Marian shrine in Angola (Central Africa, present-day province of Bengo) dating back to 1599. The shrine quickly became an important center of Christianity,
November 16 – Our Lady of Ostra Brama (Poland and Lithuania) - Saint Gertrude of Helfta "The Brothers of St Joseph taught us to love Our Lady" "My experience with Mary began when I was a child. I was born [...] ered to pray the Rosary and the Litanies of Our Lady. We also hosted a Pilgrim Virgin through a program called "Our Lady’s Little Chapel," where she would stay in homes like ours. The example of my parents [...] Belém (Brazil) the devotion to Our Lady of Nazareth is very strong." Bishop Ireneu Roman, CJS Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Belém (Brazil) Exclusive interview by Thácio Siqueira for A Moment with
Ethiopian Church: Feast of Our Lady of the Myrrh Garden – Fr. Joseph Kentenich founds the Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt (Germany, 1914) Colombia consecrated to Our Lady of the Rosary this September [...] his pastoral visit to Colombia from September 6-11, 2017, Pope Francis consecrated the country to Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá. For this very special occasion, the image of the Virgin was transported [...] security service. The image is a painting of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá, which was commissioned by the Spanish Dominicans to encourage the faith of the natives and settlers. It was painted between
24 – Our Lady Consoler of the Afflicted (Russia) – Our Lady of the Rule of St Augustine known as “Our Lady of Regla” (Cuba) Thanks to Our Lady of the Iberians* In 1923, I made plans to travel to Sweden [...] Sweden to rejoin my future husband but my request to leave Russia was repeatedly denied by the Soviet authorities. On the advice of devout friends, I prayed to Our Lady of the Iberians, who had her own chapel [...] about Our Lady of the Iberians came true for me. May Our Lady of the Iberians protect all those who invoke her! *The Iberians in question are not Spanish, but Georgians who settled in the monastery of Iveron
October 12 – Our Lady of El Pilar (Spain) – Our Lady of Aparecida, patroness of Brazil Our Lady of Aparecida teaches us to keep hope In Aparecida we learn to conserve hope, to let ourselves be surprised [...] asking that Our Lady Aparecida intercede for all of us. Pope Francis’ video message sent to the people of Brazil on October 12, 2017 for the celebration of the 300th anniversary of Our Lady of Aparecida [...] surprised by God and to live in joy. Hope is the virtue that must permeate the hearts of those who believe, especially when around us the situations of desperation seem to want to discourage us. Do not let yourselves
Septembre 2 – Our Lady of the Nettles (Germany, 1441) All this happened as a result of praying to Our Lady As Saint Bernard used to say, " De Maria nunquam satis, "-- "Of Mary, one can never say enough [...] returns.” All this happened as a result of our prayers to Our Lady, Mother of God and our Mother. Eurico Santos Veloso, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Juiz de Fora-MG (Brazil) Exclusive interview [...] Rosary and prepared to exit the church to go back to the nursing home, the heavy rain stopped. I was able to reassure everyone, saying in true belief: “We have enough time to get back to our homes before the
Canonization of Padre Pio in 2002 Prayer to Our Lady of Grace Saint Pio of Pietrelcina presented himself to everyone - priests, men and women, religious and lay people - as a credible witness to Christ and [...] everyone to greater love for God and a concrete solidarity with their neighbor, especially those who are in greatest need. May the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom Padre Pio called by the beautiful name of "Our Lady [...] Lady of Grace" (Santa Maria delle Grazie), help us to follow in the footprints of this religious who is so beloved by the people!
15 - Our Lady of France (1860) Prayer to Our Lady of the Smile O Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother too, who once by a visible smile didst graciously console and cure thy child Saint Therese of the Child [...] Child Jesus, we beseech thee, come to us also to console us in the troubles of this life. Detach our hearts from earth, give us health of soul and body, make us strong in hope, and obtain for us at last
May 18 - Our Lady of Fatima (Portugal) Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most holy Rosary, you were pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message [...] message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By meditating on the mysteries of the redemption that our recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues [...] virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer. Amen.
September 14 - The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Our Lady of the Three Ears of Corn (France, 1491) A Moslem Prince Prays to Our Lady of Lourdes The visit of Moslems to Lourdes came about in a very gracious [...] Prince of Morocco. In a way, the event resembles an episode of a tale from the Arabian Nights-this child came, at the request of his father, the King of Morocco, to pray to the good and mysterious Lady of [...] Princesses' request, he gave some images of Our Lady of Lourdes to them. On this occasion the Minister announced the King's formal intention of wanting his children to visit Lourdes and pray for him, his family
