Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal was the first great step toward the re-Marianization of the nineteenth century, preparing the great movement of souls that culminated with the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. On November 27, 1830, Our Lady appeared to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris and revealed to … Read more
We do well to read some advice from Saint Bernard about devotion to Our Lady. The advice is as follows: “Oh, whosoever thou art that perceiveth thyself during this mortal existence to be rather drifting in treacherous waters, at the mercy of the winds and the waves, than walking on firm ground, … Read more
To endure our daily battles, God has sent angels, saints and Our Lady to encourage the faithful in the practice of virtue. Our Lady has appeared on numerous occasions throughout history to individuals and groups. Her message is always one of beckoning her devotees to repent, adore and love her Son more … Read more
Most Catholics are not aware of the story of how Our Lady repelled a Muslim invasion of Sicily on horseback and in armor. Perhaps this miraculous deliverance from ruin is unknown because it is so contrary to today’s spirit of rampant ecumenism. Back in 1091, Sicily was under the sway of the … Read more
In the city of Pontevedra, Spain, a fascinating church houses a statue of Our Lady of Refuge, the Divine Pilgrim, the patroness of Pontevedra. The church is on the Portuguese route of the Road to Santiago de Compostela (Camino de Santiago), Spain’s most popular and traditional Catholic pilgrimage destination. The statue is also … Read more
What if there was a New Year’s Resolution that could help solve mankind’s problems? Do you want world peace? Do you want to lessen crimes everywhere? Do you want a solution to illegal immigration? Do you want to eradicate drug abuse and abortion? If you desire these things, then you must have … Read more
On May 13, 1917, Our Lady appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal and asked them to return on the thirteenth of the next five months. However, on August 13, Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco failed to go to the place of the apparition because they had been arrested by the mayor of … Read more
August 15 is the feast day of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven. Opening Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, You have destroyed the power of death and given the hope of eternal life for body and soul. You granted your Mother a special place in your glory and did not allow decay … Read more
August 15 is the feast day of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven. Opening Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, You have destroyed the power of death and given the hope of eternal life for body and soul. You granted your Mother a special place in your glory and did not allow decay … Read more
August 15 is the feast day of the Assumption of Our Lady into Heaven. Opening Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, You have destroyed the power of death and given the hope of eternal life for body and soul. You granted your Mother a special place in your glory and did not allow decay … Read more