St. Bernard asks why the Church calls Mary the Queen of Mercy. And his answer is: “Because we believe that she throws open the abyss of God’s mercies to anyone she pleases, when she pleases, and as she pleases. Hence, there are no sinners who will be lost — no matter how great their crimes — when this most holy…
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today, on the fifteenth day of August, the Catholic Church celebrates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven; or, as it is sometimes referred, Marymass. Mary’s life on Earth drew to a close. Her eyes were fixed on Heaven. Her heart beat with affection for God; her face shone and a smile was ever on her lips. All…
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Marian Devotee, Blessed Solanus Casey
I recently came upon an article which details the devotion of the American priest, Blessed Solanus Casey, to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This informative article was written by Fr. Edward Looney, and was published in January of 2018 on the Missio Immaculatae website. Besides detailing the Marian devotion of Fr. Solanus, the article imparts the advice that Fr. Solanus would…
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Modern Ladies Speak
I think the ladies among our readers, and perhaps the gentlemen, as well, might enjoy the podcast called The Modern Lady. The podcast is hosted by two Catholic Canadians, Michelle and Lindsay (I searched for their full names, but I could not find them). The podcasts are chock-full of encouragement for women of all ages. The duos last podcast (as…
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Henry Wingate, Artist
Henry Wingate is a Catholic artist residing in Madison County, Virginia. I think you will enjoy this series of videos produced about him by the Archdiocese of Washington: I enjoy seeing an artist at work in his studio. May you have a good day. ~SCF
