by fra Bernard, FI, and Fr. Louis Mamilian, FI | Feb 4, 2017 | 2016, Fatima: Countdown to the 100th Anniversary
If Blessed Jacinta Marto shows us the apostolic dimension of Fatima by pointing us to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Blessed Francisco shows us its contemplative dimension, namely, the goal of devotion to the Immaculate Heart, which is union with God. The message of...
by Clara and Jonathan Fleischmann | Feb 4, 2017 | 2016, The Immaculate: Mystery and Revelation
St. Thérèse of Lisieux has sometimes been cited by Marian minimalists who imagine that she is to be numbered among a “chorus” of voices which caution us against “exaggerations” (according to these minimalists) in the practice of Marian devotion. A careful study of her...
by fra Bernard M. Kellogg, FI | Feb 4, 2017 | 2016, Fatima: Countdown to the 100th Anniversary
Our Lady loves to use little children to lead the way because their hearts are pure and unaffected, totally unaware of the possible widespread impact of their innocent lives. Blessed Jacinta was one such holy child whose words and example unfurled in a most rare and...
by Debra L. Newbury, O.F.S. | Feb 4, 2017 | 2016, Mother of the Church
No matter how much has been said or written, no matter how exalted the words, Our Lady cannot be defined in earthly terms. Suffice for us to know with certainty that she is the Immaculate Conception and the Mother of God, the ramifications of which we will only come...
by Clara and Jonathan Fleischmann | Feb 3, 2017 | 2016, Mary and the Saints
Jesus, in revealing the abyss of His merciful love to the world through His apostle, St. Faustina, invites many a repentant sinner to grasp God’s greatest attribute which he continues to lavish upon humanity. However, very little has been made known of the visions she...
by fra Charles Anthony Mary | Feb 1, 2017 | 2016, The Immaculate: Mystery and Revelation
The Church in pilgrimage is on a treacherous journey, hampered by factions within and without attempting to diminish her authority. But the promise of Christ holds firm: “Behold, I am with you always, to the close of the age” (Mt. 28:20). Moreover, Mary, as Mother of...
