Saint Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus ~ The Sixth Station of the Cross
“We adore Thee, O Christ, and bless Thee. Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.” The Walk
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Author: Marilyn Nash
Why Does the Devil Fear Mary?
“Men do not fear a powerful hostile army as the powers of hell fear the name and protection of Mary.”
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This Mother’s Day: Comfort’s Name is Mary
Our Solace During this Trying Mother’s Day “A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden,
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Agony in the Garden ~ Following Jesus Through His Agony
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and His disciples followed him. On reaching the place, He
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Suffering ~ God is Close to the Broken Hearted
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. ~ Psalm 34:18 ~ In
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Grief ~ If It Is The Cloud that Never Lifts – Then Look To Our Lady
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently
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The Immaculate Conception
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. On 8 December 1854, Pope Pius IX,
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Do Catholics Know Their Faith?
I will most likely be chastised for writing this. It’s OK. If writing this article offers clarity to just one
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Do Whatever He Tells You ~ No Rest for Our Lady
He Gave Her to Us For thirty-three years, Our Lady lived on this earth with her Son. During those years,
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Using our Gifts to Honor God I believe that no one comes onto this earth without having been given a
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Madonna of Humility
An Obvious Title for Our Lady The title, Madonna of humility is not, as we would think, a title given
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September ~ The Month Devoted to Our Lady of Sorrows
Honoring Mary’s Sorrows Why is this Such an Important Devotion? Meditating on the seven sorrows of Our Lady brings her
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What’s Going On?
Is it Spiritual Warfare? Is it Diabolical or Man Made? I thought long and hard about whether I should write
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Mirror of Justice
Why this title and what does it mean? The Litany of Loreto The Litany of Loreto, also known as the
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Do You Have a Favorite Saint?
Is Your Favorite Saint also Your Patron Saint? Patron or Favorite ~ What is the Difference? The Catholic Encyclopedia defines
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help ~ Icon and Devotion
Byzantine Icon The title, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, was given to Our Lady in association with her image in
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Marian Art ~ How Does the Artist see Our Lady
In Defense of my Choice Last week I wrote an article about what I called the First Mother’s Day. As
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The First Mother’s Day
Honoring Mary The first Mother’s Day was not a celebration as we see it today. It was dark and heart
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Our Lady of the Snows
A Miraculous Snowfall Marks the Spot of One of the Most Important Basilicas in the World Our Lady of the
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Journeying the Stations of the Cross with Mary A Reflection for Holy Week
I recently heard a lecture by Father Chad Ripperger on Our Lady of Sorrows. Before he began discussing each of
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Our Catholic Prayers ~ From Where did They Originate?
The History of Four Catholic Prayers Jesus Taught Us How to Pray The Our Father “Pray, then, in this way:
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Fruits or Virtues of the Rosary What are they and why do we pray for them?
You Will Know Them by Their Fruits The Oxford Dictionary defines virtue as behavior showing high moral standards. As Christians,
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Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy ~A Lenten Reflection
‘Lord When did we see You Hungry, and Feed You?’ “Then the King will say to those on His right,
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Seven Sorrows of Mary ~ An Ideal Devotion for Lent
“I grieve for Thee, O Mary most sorrowful, for the pangs that wrenched Thy most loving heart at the burial of
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Our Lenten Journey ~ Why Forty Days?
Symbolism of the Number Forty in Scripture In researching for this article, I found discrepancies in regard to how many
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The Jesus Rosary An Ancient Devotion Revived
History of the Jesus Rosary Although we know that the Jesus Rosary is an ancient form of prayer, how and
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