of Father Gerard Manley Hopkins in his poem, "The Blessed Virgin Compared to the Air We Breathe" express for me the wonder of her companionship: ... I say that we are wound With mercy round and round As
the joy that resulted from the words I heard was such, that if someone asked me, "Can a creature express it in words?" I would answer, "I do not think so." The Virgin spoke with great humility, and deposed
the Madonna and Child on display in General Paul von Hindenburg's (1) office. As he couldn’t help expressing his surprise, the old Lutheran general explained: "Actually, I see in the Virgin Mary the embodiment
to push her way through a crowd to reach the grotto. The Lady looked in the distance with a sad expression, then said to Bernadette: "Pray to God for sinners." On the 24th, Bernadette, in tears, only managed
was really my faith that got me out of there." Since then, Gomis has not missed an opportunity to express his faith: after games, on social networks, especially on Twitter where he recently posted a photo
Catholicism In Poland, a country with a strong Catholic identity dating back to around 1000 AD, expressions of Marian devotion have assumed an intensity and cordiality we rarely see in other countries. The
mysteries of her virginal conception and her divine maternity. Joseph’s modesty is neither shame, which expresses a disgust for oneself, nor prudishness, nor the prudery which feigns self-restraint. Joseph's modesty
must be protected and kept alive. “It is the immune system of the Church,” he says, taking up the expression of an Italian bishop. Vatican News
East and the world. Pope Francis has decided to pay these regular visits to the Mother of God to express his thanks, before and after each trip, because he sees in her the faith of the people of God who
God” ( Against Heresies , iv, 20, 7). If we live this way, in joyful service to God, which is also expressed in generous service to our brothers and sisters, then on the day of the resurrection our fate will
