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Stories or teachings about the Blessed Virgin Mary

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Oh, Immaculate Heart! Help us to conquer the menace of evil, which so easily takes root in the hearts of the people of today, and whose immeasurable effects already weigh down upon our modern world and seem to block the paths towards the future! From famine and war, deliver us. From nuclear war, from incalculable… Read More ›

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Pope reflects on Mary’s bond with the Holy Spirit

Vatican City, Jun 1, 2009 / 06:02 pm (CNA).- Yesterday evening, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the faithful at the Vatican’s Grotto of Lourdes, urging them to “meditate upon the bond between the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary.” Crowds gathered at the Grotto following the conclusion of the traditional procession through the Vatican Gardens in… Read More ›

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New video encouraging recitation of the Rosary

Madrid, Spain, May 14, 2009 / 03:13 pm (CNA).- “May Feelings II” is a new video created by Belomasan Films which uniquely reminds those who pray the Rosary that they are not alone and it also encourages those who have not discovered the Marian prayer to give it a try. Since its debut on www.belomasanfilms.com,… Read More ›

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Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima

Beloved Lady of Fatima, Queen of the Holy Rosary, Health of the sick and Comfort of the afflicted, I kneel before you to show my love and gratitude for all your blessings to me. I promise as a token of my gratitude, O Merciful Virgin to love, to revere, and to praise you all my… Read More ›

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The Miracle of the Sun

One of the best documented of modern day miracles was the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, October 13, 1917. The miracle was well publicized before the event and there were numerous newspapers present. The Miracle itself was documented in the newspapers later and was witnessed by almost 70,000 people. The following video has put… Read More ›

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We can conceive of no higher calling than that of being in the service of God

135. This first motive shows us the excellence of the consecration of ourselves to Jesus through Mary. We can conceive of no higher calling than that of being in the service of God and we believe that the least of God’s servants is richer, stronger, and nobler than any earthly monarch who does not serve… Read More ›

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In Praise of the Virgin Mother

The whole world awaits Mary’s reply You have heard, O Virgin, that you will conceive and bear a son; you have heard that it will not be by man but by the Holy Spirit. The angel awaits an answer; it is time for him to return to God who sent him. We too are waiting,… Read More ›

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My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord

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March for Life Prayer Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe

January 22 is the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade. There are a variety of different events occurring on both a national and local level. There is a Vigil for Life at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception scheduled to begin the evening of January 21. One of the prayers, which… Read More ›

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A Mother’s Love

With the beginning of the New Year we celebrate the Motherhood of Mary. Our minds immediately are reminded of the scenes in the stable and Mary holding the infant Jesus in her arms. But perhaps this feast comes too close to the celebration of the Nativity of Our Lord to be fully appreciated? The feast… Read More ›

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