In a nutshell, sin and laxity make us prisoners to the evil one and stop us from freely, joyfully, following Christ. Calling upon Our Lady for her motherly care and intercession will loosen the bindings that hold us back.
The Dove, in her staggering sorrow, sighs in an attempt to call out to the Father for consolation and strength. Her sigh signals her dependency on him, and her desperate need to feel his love.
At the same time, her sigh draws the Father to her, since he cannot resist her call.
Mary’s is one of three birthdays the Church celebrates in the liturgical year. The other two are the Birth of Jesus (December 25) and the Birth of John the Baptist (June 24). That speaks to its importance (and her importance, as well, of course. If it’s one of just three, we’d better take note of it!
Good morning! Today the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary. That Mary is Queen is often misunderstood by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. But there’s something more we need to know. Mary’s Queenship makes us royal children. How? Find out in my latest post for National Catholic Register. Read more
Our Mother’s Immaculate Heart is a great, miraculous gift and she is waiting to give it all to you!
All you need to do is to turn to her and allow your own heart to be opened to hers. It’s that simple.
” The Holy Rosary is the weapon which the enemy fears. It is also the refuge of those who look for relief for the sufferings, and it is the door to enter into my heart.” -Our Lady to Gladys Herminia Quiroga de Motta in San Nicolas, Argentina
The Annunciation is about Mary’s example of perfect discipleship. It’s about another important truth of our faith as well.
It’s about the Trinitarian dogma.