Son of Mary
December 31, 2024
Son of Mary
Ave Maria Meditations “God sent His Son, born of a woman.” (Gal. 4:4) This woman is Mary, and she is a virgin. It is from her, and from her alone, that Christ takes…
A Prayer to St. John the Evangelist
December 27, 2024
A Prayer to St. John the Evangelist
Ave Maria Meditations O glorious Apostle, who, on account of thy virginal purity, wast so beloved by Jesus as to deserve to lay thy head upon His divine breast, and to be left,…
O Admirable Exchange!
December 24, 2024
O Admirable Exchange!
Ave Maria Meditations The coming of the Son of God on earth is so great an event that God willed to prepare the way for it during centuries. He made rites and sacrifices, figures…
Purity of Heart
December 20, 2024
Purity of Heart
Ave Maria Meditations “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (Mt. 5:8) Christmas is a light in the darkness, a light that will never go out. Everyone who looks…
St. Joseph in the Divine Plan
December 17, 2024
St. Joseph in the Divine Plan
Ave Maria Meditations Saint Joseph in the divine plan: Together with Mary, Joseph is the first guardian of the divine mystery. Together with Mary, and in relation to Mary, he shares in this…
That Holy Conversation that Began it All
December 12, 2024
That Holy Conversation that Began it All
Ave Maria Meditations Everything begins with a conversation between the Virgin and the Archangel Gabriel: “How shall this be, since I have no husband?” (Lk 1:34). Answer: “The Holy Spirit will come upon…
The Fitness of the Glories of Mary
December 9, 2024
The Fitness of the Glories of Mary
Ave Maria Meditations Blessed Mary was no chance place in the divine dispensation. The word of God did not merely come to her and go from her. He did not pass through her,…
The Joy of Advent
December 5, 2024
The Joy of Advent
Ave Maria Meditations “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice!” (Phil 4:4) This is also the joy of advent, and that of every day: Jesus is very near us. He is…
Prepare Ye!
December 2, 2024
Prepare Ye!
Ave Maria Mediations Watch! Summon the nations, say to the peoples: see, our God and Savior is coming! Tell it, proclaim it; cry aloud! (from the Liturgy of the Hours ) The church…