The Blessed Virgin Mary

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”