The Blessed Virgin Mary

Her presence, felt

This morning I decided to spend some time in quiet prayer at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, in Southern California. It’s located just behind Mission San Juan Capistrano, the 7th of the 21 California missions founded by Father Serra, now St. Serra. My intention was to ask for inspiration and guidance for this effort ofContinue reading “Her presence, felt”

The inflection point

The world is in chaos right now. I keep hearing the words “inflection point.” I know that they mean a critical point, but I admit I didn’t know the mathematical definition. (I never got to calculus.) In math terms, the inflection point is the point at which a curve turns from concave to convex. ItContinue reading “The inflection point”

I lost my Rosary

My most prized possession is my Rosary. And I’ve lost it. My cousin Jennifer sent me this very special Rosary when my youngest son was having a medical issue. I was so distraught over his condition and have never prayed more sincerely nor more constantly for the Blessed Mother to intercede to the Lord toContinue reading “I lost my Rosary”

I wish I was the visionary

Catholic News Service posted this video on YouTube showing a woman who sees the Virgin Mary, as well as Jesus. The apparitions to large groups happen monthly in a town near Rome. But Gisella Cardia, the visionary, says she’s visited daily by Jesus and/or Mary. The bishop of this area has yet to set upContinue reading “I wish I was the visionary”

My first memory of the mystery of Mary

I am about to turn 62 years old. I realize now that Mary has influenced my life since I was a little girl. And while I always felt she was a part of my life, I never really felt close to her, as some people do. Until recently. Interestingly, it was both of my grandfathersContinue reading “My first memory of the mystery of Mary”