The Often-Missed Aspect of the Annunciation
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.
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.
Yet, each culture prefers to envision her as appearing like themselves. That’s not an insult or negation of her Jewish heritage. Rather, it helps to fulfill our yearning to be close to her and to recognize her as our very own mother.
Jesus is Divine Mercy, or Mercy Incarnate. He deserves all honor and glory. In his mercy, he allowed himself to be ridiculed, falsely accused, brutally tortured, and crucified so that you and I might have salvation.
But, who gave him his Body?
Need help in a hurry? Financial woes… Impending danger… Heartbreak… Health concerns… I have just the thing for you. Rather, I have just the someone for you. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, whose solemnity is celebrated today in the Roman Catholic Church. That’s the title given to our Blessed Read more
Amazing! Not one, but TWO major events in the Catholic Church on one day – the start of the Jubilee Year of Mercy and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. On April 11, 2015, Pope Francis issued  Misericordiae Vultus, Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, proclaiming a Year of Mercy Read more
My National Catholic Register post on consecrating France to Mary has elicited some very interesting responses. I’ll be chatting about that with Relevant Radio’s Morning Air Show host John Harper tomorrow, November 19 at 6:15amCST. I hope you’ll join us and call in with your comments and questions at 1-877-766-3888.
In these dire moments, there’s only one thing left to do.