Tag: Juan Diego
Mary, Help of Christians
Patron of Belmont Abbey As Mother of God’s children, Mary has responded by helping Christians throughout the ages. She has done this by coming to the aid of individuals, families, towns, kingdoms and nations. In 1214 she gave the Rosary to Saint Dominic as a weapon to combat the Albigesian heresy which was devastating Southern… Read More ›
Phoenix bishop emphasizes importance of humility in life of St. Juan Diego
Phoenix, Ariz., Aug 7, 2009 / 11:15 pm (CNA).- Nearly 1,500 people gathered this morning in Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate a Votive Mass of St. Juan Diego for the second day of the International Marian Congress. Bishop Thomas Olmsted, the principal celebrant of the Mass, spoke to the participants about the Mexican saint, stressing his… Read More ›