Category Archives: Blessed Mother
Listening To Mary’s Voice – Part 7 (Her Final Words)
As we conclude this series on Mary’s words in Scripture, her advice to the servants at Cana summarizes her faith and how she lived her life. After informing Jesus that “they have no wine”, Mary turned to the servants … Continue reading
Listening To Mary’s Voice – Part 5 (Losing Jesus)
Mary: “Where’s Jesus?” Joseph: “I thought He was with you.” Mary: “No, I thought He was with you.” Joseph: “Well, He has to be around here somewhere, so let’s look.” (Mother Angelica,? Mother Angelica’s Private and Pithy Lessons From … Continue reading
Listening To Mary’s Voice – Part 2 (Humility)
As we continue with Part 2 of a 7 Part series on Mary’s words in Scripture, I’ll be taking a look at a powerful statement made by Mary to the angel Gabriel.? Last time we focused on Mary’s question … Continue reading
Listening To Mary’s Voice: Confusion
We have been blessed with several Church-approved apparitions of the Blessed Mother throughout the years.? In each of these appearances, Mary has urged repentance and the importance of following Christ’s commands.? As we struggle to lead holy lives, wouldn’t … Continue reading
DVD Review: Mary, Mother Of Our Century (John Paul II At Marian Shrines)
In a previous post, I mentioned that I was one of 10 Catholic bloggers chosen by CCC of America?to review the newly released DVD series, John Paul II – The Man, The Pope, And His Message.? The volume that I’ll … Continue reading
October 7th, 2011 – A Day I’ll Never Forget!
As I sat down to write this post, I fully intended to comment on the Gospel from today’s Mass (Lk 11:27-28).? Sometimes mistakenly interpreted as a put-down of Mary by Jesus, in reality it?is an strong endorsement of Our Lady’s … Continue reading
Waiting For Mom To Arrive!
I am very excited.? In 3 days, my Mom will be arriving and she’ll be staying with me for a LONG time.? We’re going to do lots of great things together and she will even be helping me to spread … Continue reading
How Is The Total Consecration Changing Your Life? UPDATED 9/13/11
Over the past couple of days, I’ve received the following comments from some of you who are participating in the 33 day preparation period leading up to Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary on October 7, 2011: “I am so … Continue reading
Is The Assumption Still A Holy Day?
As Catholics, one of the most confusing developments in recent times, is the decision by the United States bishops?to abrogate (or remove) the obligation to attend Mass for certain Holy Days of Obligation if they fall on a? Saturday or … Continue reading
Why Should I Wear A Scapular?
Yesterday, in honor of the memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, I blogged about the importance of wearing a scapular.? Rightfully so, several readers asked the question “Why?” or asked for for details about this often misunderstood devotion.? My … Continue reading