May 12, 2008
School of Mary – Day #8: Jesus
Day #8: Jesus MARY: I present Jesus to you this morning; he is my Son and (more…)
May 12, 2008
FI-News: A Chapter Closed
Father Stefano Maria Manelli reelected Minister General of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate. More at MaryVictrix.
May 13, 2008
School of Mary – Day #9: My Soul
Day #9: My Soul THE SOUL: I must not only know God in order to love him, I must also know myself. The careful examination of my misery (more…)
May 13, 2008
Ember Days
Former (traditional) penitential observances known as "Ember Days" can be found on many traditional Catholic calendars, though sadly not on many diocesan ones. What are the "Ember Days"? They are/were for the special…
May 13, 2008
Friday Abstinence
Did you know? The abolition of Friday abstinence is a common misapprehension. Friday abstinence was not abolished; rather, the faithful (U.S.A.) now have a choice either to abstain from meat or perform some…
May 14, 2008
School of Mary – Day #10: The Grace of God
Day #10: The Grace of God MARY: The mercy of God never abandons you, (more…)
May 22, 2008
Remember man…
...that thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return. Since his reminder that we are all mortal Sen. Ted Kennedy has a lot soul searching to do (examination of conscience). Of particular…
July 5, 2008
No Age Requirements for Holiness: St. Maria Goretti
ST. MARIA GORETTI (1890-1902) FEAST DAY IS JULY 6TH At the tender age of 12 this pious and hardworking young girl was attacked by a 19 year old man who wished to rape…
July 25, 2008
The Model Grandparents: Saints Joachim and Anne
Today many grandparents are raising their grandchildren. How prayers to the parents of Our Lady and the grandparents of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, are needed! Saint Anne and Saint Joachim , Parents of…
July 26, 2008
FiNews – Poor Clares of the Immaculate Vocations Video
FI News #34 - Italian vocation video of the Poor Clares of the Immaculate ( 5min) >>> Play Ave Maria! Here's a video in Italian. It is a vocation video for the Clarisse…
August 1, 2008
August 2nd: Portiuncula Indulgence
Mary, Queen of Angels Ave Maria Meditations August 2nd: Portiuncula Indulgence What is Portiuncula? The following is an excerpt from Major Life of St. Francis by St. Bonaventure. " The Portiuncula was an…
August 4, 2008
A Week of Eucharistic and Marian Saints
Ave Maria Meditations A week of Eucharistic and Marian Saints August 1st: St. Alphonsus Liguori Bishop and Doctor of the Church INTRODUCTORY PRAYER (To be said before each Visit to the Most Blessed…
August 8, 2008
I Offer My Life for the Conversion of My People
Ave Maria Meditations August 9th: St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) But we have the Savior not only in the form of reports of witnesses to his life. He is present…