For Reflection: Why was Mary’s obedience so pivotal in salvation history? Read the rest…
Tag Archives: Mary
Chief Architect
February 17
Feast of the Seven Founders of the Order of Servites
“In the beginning our Lady was the chief architect of this new order which was founded on the humility of its members, built up by their mutual love, and preserved by their poverty.”
—Legenda de Origine of the Order of Servants of the Blessed Virgin Mary Read the rest…
The Presentation
February 2
Presentation of the Lord
“Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.”
–Luke 2:34-35 Read the rest…
The City of Refuge
“Seek refuge in Mary because she is the city of refuge. We know that Moses set up three cities of refuge for anyone who inadvertently killed his neighbor. Now the Lord has established a refuge of mercy, Mary, even for those who deliberately commit evil. Mary provides shelter and strength for the sinner.”
– St. Anthony of Padua Read the rest…
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Mary Virgin and Mother
Oh, Virgin Joy of all the world art thou
In whose white, fragrant steps the countless throng
On souls elect doth follow God with song: Read the rest…
Lenten Exercises For You And Your Spouse
Imagine you and your spouse driving down an open road and all you see out the window is an endless body of water, along with a beautiful beach and captivating sunset. What is your first thought? Is it the beauty of God’s creation? Is it the thought of how the water came to be? Does your husband want to go fishing? Or do you wish you could lie down and relax on the beach? Regardless of what your thoughts or desires may be, God created that image, even if it was a manmade body of water. He created the water, he created the sand, and he has complete control over the sunset. He may have even put those desires on your heart: the desire to relax and rejuvenate what may have been lost amidst the busyness of your schedule.
Pope: Mary was the “Spiritual Heart” of Early Christian Community
By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Staff Journalist
Pope Benedict XVI told the faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday that Mary, the “rose” who bloomed in the fullness of time, was the spiritual heart of the early Christian community.
