by Bro. John M. Samaha, S.M. | Jan 20, 2017 | 2015, St. Joseph
Chosen by God because of his unmatched virtue, St. Joseph was privileged to head the household of Jesus and Mary—the first domestic church. Solid devotion to St. Joseph unfolded only slowly in the course of centuries, until, in 1870, Bl. Pius IX proclaimed him Patron...
by Joshua Massatt | Jan 20, 2017 | 2015, Mary Our Mother
This conversion account of a Jewish atheist and avowed detractor of the Catholic Church provides great hope to many who feel helpless in view of family members and friends who seem to have little or no faith at all. Even the most hardened of hearts can be converted...
by Dr. Courtenay Bartholomew | Jan 20, 2017 | 2015, Property of Our Lady
What appears to be profoundly at odds between the gentleness and delicacy of Mary and her ability to deal a shattering blow of steel against the cunning and crushing strength of the serpent, confirms her singular role in the mission to trample his venomous head,...
by Msgr. Charles M. Mangan | Jan 20, 2017 | 2015, Mary Our Mother
O sweetest mystery of life contained in the Eucharistic presence of Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament! Behold every aspect of His existence as God and Man, contained in humble form. Every time the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered, Mary also is mysteriously...
by Sr. M. Faustina Olson, F.H.I. | Jan 16, 2017 | 2014, Marian Shrines
The history of the Church is replete with examples of Our Lady’s watchful and solicitous care for the welfare of her children. A striking recent example, confirmed by the local Bishop, is given us by the events surrounding the Blessed Virgin’s appearance to three...
by Sr. Mary Angela, O.S.C . | Jan 16, 2017 | 2014, Mary Our Mother
Perhaps the first and most difficult step toward entering the religious life is leaving one’s family, especially one’s own mother. This enormous sacrifice can only be sweetened by the awaiting embrace of Mary, the sweetest of mothers, who will never be outdone in...
