“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 at once her heart gave a start, and Mary flew to Heaven, to the embrace of her beloved.” ~Rev. James Alberione, S.S.P., from The Life of The Madonna…
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The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: December 8, 2021
~Tomorrow we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Our forefather in the Faith, Blessed Pope Pius IX, declared the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, and promoted filial devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary to all Catholics throughout the world. I never tire of reading his exhortations, so I am sharing this, again, today: When Catholics pray the Hail Mary, we…
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August 22: The Immaculate Heart of Mary
Today is the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. On this happy occasion, it is fitting to hear about this feast from Dom Prosper Gueranger. In Dom Prosper’s book, The Liturgical Year, he states: He alone who could understand Mary’s holiness could appreciate her glory. But Wisdom, who presided over the formation of the abyss, has not revealed to…
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My Mother, My Confidence
Mater Mea, Fiducia Mea. My Mother, My Confidence. The Roman Catholic people have loved Our Lady in the beautiful image of Our Lady of Confidence (above) for generations. They have invoked her aid by the simple prayer, “My Mother, My Confidence.” May this tradition, of invoking Our Lady in our daily needs, continue in us, in our homes, and in…
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October 11: The Divine Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary
“As the vine I have brought forth a pleasant odour: and my flowers are the fruit of honour and riches. I am the mother of fair love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope. In me is all grace of the way and of the truth, in me is all hope of life and of virtue. Come…
