To listen to this post, click below. I attended Mass this weekday morning, on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, celebrated annually on August 15. What a beautiful Mass it was, with a nearly full church, music, a procession and a wonderful homily by our church’s pastor. Our pastorContinue reading “Understanding the Assumption of Mary”
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The Role of Mary in the Birth of the Catholic Church
To listen to this post, click below. Today marks the feast day dedicated to Mary, Mother of the Church, among the most recent feast days decreed by the Holy See. Pope Francis wanted to memorialize Our Lady’s role in establishing the Catholic Church, so in 2018 he decreed the annual day of celebration that willContinue reading “The Role of Mary in the Birth of the Catholic Church”
Dementia and the Rosary
As dementia took over and my mother’s memory faded, the rosary helped keep us connected. To listen to this post, click below. My mother, like so many elderly, had forgotten many things in her last years as she suffered from dementia. My brother and I were lucky that she still recognized us as family, thoughContinue reading “Dementia and the Rosary”
Rosary ID tags are links to past
I have three very special rosaries. The first was given to me by my dear cousin Jennifer when she learned of a medical issue my then-6-month-old son was having. It was blessed at Medjugorje. The second belonged to my mother. It’s a wonder there are any beads left, because she prayed it constantly. The thirdContinue reading “Rosary ID tags are links to past”
“Assumption” vs. “Ascension”
August 15th is the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation for Catholics. Many believe Mary “ascended” into Heaven on this day. They would be incorrect. Watch the video below for the explanation. I am hoping to bring more knowledge about the Virgin Mary to the world, especially duringContinue reading ““Assumption” vs. “Ascension””
What is the Scriptural Rosary?
In the midst of praying the rosary, distractions often interrupt my focus. To remedy this, I’ve embraced the scriptural rosary, which involves reading related scripture before each Hail Mary. This method has deepened my prayer experience, and I’m grateful to have discovered it in my mother’s collection of prayer books.
Relics and faith
I am a doubter. I need proof. I am “Thomas.” Someone once told me that doubt is the thing that keeps us on the road, looking around the corner for the truth. In other words, doubt leads to truth. Therefore faith does not require the absence of doubt. Still, I have found great value inContinue reading “Relics and faith”
Our heavenly mother, Mary
As Mother’s Day approaches I am missing my own mother, who is now in heaven with my father. This will be the fourth Mother’s Day holiday without her. I can’t help feel an ache as I see all the special cards and gifts dedicated to mothers during every shopping excursion I’ve been on for theContinue reading “Our heavenly mother, Mary”
The ‘Path of Totality’: a preview of the Second Coming?
As I write this post from my home on the West Coast, I am watching national television coverage of the total solar eclipse. Here, we experienced only a partial eclipse (about 50 percent, according to the Orange County Register), so not much changed. The world looked pretty much the same to us. But now, asContinue reading “The ‘Path of Totality’: a preview of the Second Coming?”
Eucharistic miracles, DNA, and the birth of Christ
As stated on the home page of this website, I have more questions than answers about Mary. This post recaps a lecture I attended, followed by further research on the subject of Eucharistic miracles and the DNA of Jesus Christ. There are so many theories and opinions. This post doesn’t offer any conclusions, but ratherContinue reading “Eucharistic miracles, DNA, and the birth of Christ”
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