Blessed Marie-Eugene of the Child Jesus, French Carmelite friar (d. 1967) How does Mary lead the Church? I am convinced that Medjugorje is a gift for the Church. Personally, it was the source of my vocation [...] same. In important places of apparitions like Medjugorje, we can be tempted to focus more only on the spiritual side and forget the incarnated side of the message. Being a member of the Church is something [...] enable them to persevere in the grace they have received. Our Lady of Peace, Pray for us! Father Alexis Wiehe Priest, pastor of the Cathedral of Toulon (France) since 2014 Interview with the Medjugorje newspaper
Honor Guard of the Sacred Heart Note: Formed as an Association of the Faithful, the Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart began on March 13th, 1863, at the Monastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary at Bourg-en-Bresse [...] France. The result of much hard work on the part of Sister Marie of the Sacred Heart Bernaud, the Guard of Honor quickly spread throughout the whole world. It focuses on the Hour of Watch, which consists [...] carrying of the Cross, whose fruit is patience in times of trial. " A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him. " (Lk 23:27) Under the weight of the Cross
July 15 - Saint Bonaventure, Doctor of the Church (d. 1274) - Maronite and Syriac Catholics: Feast of Mary Mediatrix You have to ask Mary! “This tender Mother is animated by such a desire to help everyone [...] even those who ask you nothing, sin against you.” Saint Bonaventure (1221-1274), Mirror of the Blessed Virgin Mary See also: Marian Encyclopedia [...] - for there are some, especially among gamblers, who are perverse souls who blaspheme in the excess of their anger and insult this sweet Sovereign - but also by those who do not ask her for any graces.
July 1 – Armenian Church: transfer of Mary’s Veil The Rosary is incredibly powerful! The power of the Rosary is amazing! I pray the Hail Mary when I drive. I have been in three car accidents with absolutely [...] insurance agent who was giving me a lot of grief, a passer-by recognized me as I stood on the sidewalk, and drove me to my house...10 km away. The police had taken care of the towing service for my car. The [...] worked, it always works even when you don't ask God for anything special: the intercession of the Virgin Mary is unmatched! These were three accidents for which I was not responsible, and I didn’t get
May 21 – Our Lady of Ergot Poisoning Victims (Holy Fire or St Anthony’s Fire, Arras, France, 1105) – Death of Mary of Jesus of Ágreda, Spanish nun and mystic (1665) Heaven and earth were created for Jesus [...] immediately, the river of the Divinity and its attributes with all its impetuosity, in as far as a mere creature is capable and as is due to the dignity of the Mother of God. In the knowledge of these exalted mysteries [...] heaven and earth with its stars and elements and all that is contained in them. Mary of Jesus of Agrega, The Mystical City of God , Book 1 Chapter 2
1 – Holy Mary of Graces (Italy, 1923) "See what Mary did!" I would like to testify to a grace I have received lately, which is so wonderful and miraculous! I have been asking for the baptism of my grandson [...] children, and see what Mary did so that Clement would be baptized! I give thanks to Mary, and I bless the person who prayed for this intention. I have already requested a Mass of thanksgiving in my parish [...] parish. What joy in my heart! Thank you again! Suzelle Personal story send to Mary of Nazareth on Sept. 2, 2021
golden tunic of the Child indicates that everything is luminous in him. He is, according to the definition of the Council of Nicea: "God born of God, light born of light, true God born of true God." According [...] icons of Mary, it bears the inscription "Mother of God" (Theotokos). On her forehead and shoulders, the three shining stars express the dogma that she is a virgin before, during and after the birth of her [...] the invasion of the Tartars. In 1398, the icon was brought to the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Moscow, then it was returned to Smolensk and displayed in the Church of the Assumption of the Novodevi
May 31 – Feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth A Tender Threat (1/2) Certain stories in the lives of the saints can inspire our actions and even make us more fearless. This is what happened to me [...] their heavenly Mother. Mary likes it when we talk to her frankly, with the simplicity of a child, and expect a lot of her. This gives her the freedom to act as a mother. Read the rest of this story tomorrow [...] mission to Romania, I had the unexpected privilege of meeting this great martyr of the Faith who had spent years in communist prisons. At the time of my visit, he was already old and bedridden, having
29 – Apparition of Mary to Sister Lucia of Fatima at the Tui Convent (Spain, 1930) – Saint Paul VI Mary, the Miraculously Saved! After making my first communion, I went to Notre Dame of Paris Cathedral [...] look of tenderness. Sixty years later, I find myself as rector of the Cathedral at her feet again, and my heart is filled with gratitude. Mary has indeed accompanied me during these forty years of priesthood [...] responders: Mary, the Miracle Worker! Today, Mary gives me hope. I know that she will not abandon me. Every day through the prayer of the Rosary, she helps me to trust myself and places me in the arms of her beloved
November 19 – Feast of Mary Seyom (Ethiopian Church) How Mary saved the Church in Egypt (II) The patriarch found the man where the Virgin Mary had indicated (1). After repeating to him what Mary had said, Amba [...] Amba Abram insisted: “It is the command of the Mother of Light!” Saint Samaan replied with humility: “If the Mother of Light has decided to entrust me with this mission, I put myself entirely at your service [...] Most High. Then make the sign of the Cross over the hill. Do this three times, and you will see the glory of God.” Things went as Samaan had asked, and at the first sign of the Cross made by the patriarch
