On the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the 54th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis reminded Christians to “imitate the shepherds: let us learn to see! To understand by seeing with our hearts.”
Virgin Mary
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Mary: A mother who accepts and aids us
A Homily for the Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God by Father Terrance Klein
Posted inAdvent Reflections, Faith
What gave Mary her confidence?
A reflection for Thursday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Ashley McKinless
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
Colm Tóibín’s new collection explores growing up gay in Ireland, surviving cancer and the Irish’s love/hate relationship with the Catholic Church
Fans of Colm Tóibín will no doubt be pleased at the news that he has a new book of essays coming out.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Jesus is God’s initiative. Mary is our response.
That is what the Madonna represents: the initial whole, the divine unity of us, the world and God, is something that must be lost.
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Pope Francis breaks down in tears while praying to Mary for peace in Ukraine
The pope started crying and had to pause for a moment after he prayed, “Immaculate Virgin, today I would have liked to bring you the thanksgiving of the Ukrainian people for the peace we have long asked the Lord for.”
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
If you had to pick just one day to pray the Rosary, let it be today
A Reflection for the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, by Jill Rice
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray a rosary for peace in Ukraine every day during the month of May
As the Russian attack on Ukraine entered its 67th day, Pope Francis called on Catholics worldwide to pray the rosary every day during the month of May for peace.
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Pope Francis: Consecrating Russia and Ukraine to Mary is ‘not a magic formula but a spiritual act.’
Pope Francis presided Friday over a special prayer for Ukraine that harked back to a century-old apocalyptic Fatima prophecy about peace and Russia.
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Watch: Pope Francis consecrates Ukraine and Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary
“In every age you make yourself known to us, calling us to conversion. At this dark hour, help us and grant us your comfort.”