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For hundreds of years Christians have given special attention to Mary on Saturdays. Throughout history and in our own times as well, theologians and ecclesiastical writers have explained some of the reasons that make this devotion particularly appropriate. Thus, Saint Peter Damian writes that Saturdays commemorate the completion of God’s work of creation. God rested on the seventh day, and Mary is the one in whom, through the mystery of the Incarnation, God made for himself a holy resting-place.

Saturday, the Sabbath of the Old Law, is also an anticipation of the Lord’s Day, a symbol and sign of heaven. Christ, risen from the dead, is the gateway to eternal life in heaven; and the Blessed Virgin is our way to Jesus, just as she was his way for coming into the world. Saint Thomas, also, points out that Saturday is dedicated to Mary because on that day she kept faith in the mystery of Christ after his death. In any case, we Christians need a special day to honor our Lady and show her our love in a special way. (more…)

Fi News #81 – Fr. Peter explains the significance of the Marian Symposium, Mary Mother of the Church ( 12min) >>> Play

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We will be broadcasting our Marian Symposium live from La Crosse, Wisconsin tomorrow, Saturday, Aug 21st From 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Central time which is 10-6:30 Eastern Time. The theme this year is Mary, Mother of the Church and our beloved Fr. Peter Fehlner tells us all about it. Come and view this grand spiritual and intellectual event in the beautiful new Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at http://airmaria.com. Speakers include:

• His Eminence Luis Cardinal Aponte Martinez, Archbishop Emeritus, San Juan, Puerto Rico
• His Excellency Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, Prefect, Apostolic Signatura, Rome
• Msgr. Arthur B. Calkins, Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, Mariologist
• Dr. Mark I. Miravalle, Franciscan University of Steubenville, President, Vox Populi Mariae Mediatrici
• MC: Drew Mariani, Journalist and Talk Show Host, Relevant Radio

If you are in the area, registration is still being accepted including walk-ins on the day of the event, but there will be limited lunches at the church, (reduced cost for entry if there are not enough lunches and you can buy lunch at the Shrine Restaurant.) You can register at http://www.mariansymposium.com/

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Homily #100717 ( 06min) Play – Today Fr. Angelo celebrates a votive Mass to the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday and he preaches on how Saturday is held special for Our Lady where we wait in expectation with her for the glorious Resurrection of her Son on Sunday.
Ave Maria! Saturday, Votive Mass of Our Lady – Mass: EF, Salve Sancta Parens – Readings:
1st: sir 24:14-16
Gsp: luk 11:27-28

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MaryCast Specials #75 ( 10min) Play – Dr. Mark Miravalle explains how the message of the Fatima apparition is the ‘Grandmother’ of Marian messages since all earlier apparitions look forward to Fatima and all subsequent ones look back to it.  He focuses on the quintessential message of Fatima that was given to Lucia on July 13th where Our Lady asks for prayers and reparation to save souls from Hell. The apparition continues with a vision of Hell and the suffering of souls there and then a prophecy of the end of World War I, then the Russian Revolution, the spread of Communism, World War II and the annihilation of whole nations. The apparition ends with her request to consecrate Russia to her Heart, do the 1st Saturday devotions and to say the Fatima Prayer at the end of each decade of the Rosary:

O my Jesus,
Forgive us ours sins,
save us from the fires of Hell,
lead all souls to Heaven,
especially those most in need of thy mercy.

Dr. Mark stresses that not all of these prophecies have come to past yet, especially the annihilation of nations. The best way to prevent this is to encourage more people to head her requests and to ask for the declaration of the 5th Marian Dogma.

To ask questions regarding Mary, email Dr Mark Miravalle: marycast@airmaria.com

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Homily #100213 ( 08min) Play – Fr Angelo preaches on the Gospel for the Memorial of Our Lady on a Saturday. Our Lady and St Joseph seek our Lord for three days before finding him in the Temple, but all the while they new the questions that they had in their hearts would be answered. We too need patience in this regard.
Ave Maria! Mass readings Luk 2:43-52

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Homily #080719 ( 12min) Play – Fr. Angelo preaches for this votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday. He explains the origins of this devotion which dates back to the Lady Chapels where they had Mass on Saturday mornings in honor of Our Lady’s vigil, who was waiting for the resurrection when everyone else lost hope.

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Homily #080607s ( 10min) Play – Fr. Ignatius preaches on this first Saturday of June on the Immaculate Heart of Mary during this special Votive Mass. He focuses on what John Paul II wrote on the Beatification of Blessed Francesco and Jacinta of Fatima, that they were great candles in these anxious hours of moral darkness. He mentions Francesco was drawn to love of God and Jacinta to love of neighbor to save them from Hell.
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