Did you know that the Bible only quotes Mary in four gospels? (Read Bible Quotes from Mary, by Sister M. Danielle Peters, on the University of Dayton’s About Mary page. There are, however, many saints and others who were privileged to receive visits from Our Lady after her Assumption into Heaven. According to these visionaries,Continue reading “Devotional Imagination, explained”
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Marian shrine cared for by Buddhist monks?
There is a Marian shrine overlooking the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean in Long Beach, CA, that provides a lovely outdoor spot for contemplation and prayer to the Blessed Mother. The large white shell in which Mary rests is located on Ocean Boulevard, near the intersection of Redondo Avenue. In a park-like setting, this tribute toContinue reading “Marian shrine cared for by Buddhist monks?”
My favorite Marian shrine
The shrine to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico City is reported to be the most-visited shrine to Our Lady in the world. Millions converted to Christianity after her appearance to St. Juan Diego in 1531. Last year (2022) some 12 million pilgrims visited the shrine at the Basilica of Guadalupe, breaking the record forContinue reading “My favorite Marian shrine”
Mary makes headlines, again
If you missed it, here is a link to a wonderful essay about Mary’s virgin birth, published on the front page of The Wall Street Journal‘s Review section, in its Christmas edition (Dec. 24-25, 2022). Mary is still making making headlines. The subhead on the piece, written by author Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin, reads: “Two thousandContinue reading “Mary makes headlines, again”
To whom did Mary pray?
Lately I have been wondering how Mary came to be so strong in her faith. Today, we have so many heavenly beings available to hear our prayers, from our deceased relatives, to all of the saints, to Our Lady and to Jesus, and to God the Father himself. Not to mention our ability to turnContinue reading “To whom did Mary pray?”
Our Lady of Sorrows: September 15
The Blessed Mother’s life was not an easy one. Despite being chosen by God to bear his son, she endured sorrows from the time Christ was born (Simeon predicted her soul would be pierced by the events that would unfold in her son’s life, [Luke 2:34–35]) to, and through, the crucifixion of our Lord. TheContinue reading “Our Lady of Sorrows: September 15”
A queen dies; another’s birth is celebrated
Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday, Sept. 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Her passing was mourned around the world, with virtually every media outlet on the planet announcing in its own native language that the beloved monarch was gone. Queen Elizabeth, it seems, was the world’s queen. September 8 is also the feast ofContinue reading “A queen dies; another’s birth is celebrated”
Our Lady, our humble mother
I attended a funeral today. It was for my sister-in-law’s brother, so while I knew the deceased, he was not a blood relative of mine. I was once-removed from the grief that a family endures when losing one of its own. Still, as with most funerals, it was a solemn event for all attending, includingContinue reading “Our Lady, our humble mother”
My on-and-off relationship with Mary
Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. And I forgot. I realized it after receiving an email from rosary.com that marked this important day. I am embarrassed that I neglected to honor what is presumably the most important day in the life of Mary. I have that horrible feeling youContinue reading “My on-and-off relationship with Mary”
What is the Immaculate Heart of Mary?
As a child, I was always puzzled by images of Jesus and Mary with their hearts exposed. Sometimes the images included flowers surrounding the heart. In others, thorns and swords pierced their hearts. Today marks the feast day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and after researching more about the day, I now know whyContinue reading “What is the Immaculate Heart of Mary?”
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