May 29, 2008
May 29 – Homily – Fr Ignatius: The Holy Name of Mary
Homily #080529 ( 09min) Play - The origin of the name of Mary does not come from man but was inspired by God. Mary, meaning 'the sea', is vast, deep, and unfathomable. Invoke…
The Ineffable Joy of Heaven at the Assumption of the Blessed Mother of Christ Jesus
Ave Maria Meditations August 15th: The Solemnity of the The Assumption MUNIFICENTISSIMUS DEUS Pope Pius XII Excerpts from the Apostolic Constitution defining "ex cathedra" (from the chair of Peter) the dogma of the…
I Am The Immaculate Conception
December 7, 2008
I Am The Immaculate Conception
Ave Maria Meditations "I am the Immaculate Conception" : words of Our Lady to St. Bernadette on March 25, 1858. Ineffabilis Deus: Apostolic Constitution issued by Bl. Pope Pius…
Faith, Love, Adoration, Reverence and Purity
December 29, 2008
Faith, Love, Adoration, Reverence and Purity
Ave Maria Meditations Thoughts from Blessed Columba Marmion The contemplation of the mysteries of Jesus will only produce such great fruit in us as we bring thereto certain dispositions which…
Our Lady of Lourdes
February 10, 2009
Our Lady of Lourdes
Ave Maria Mediations A little history of the apparition of Our Lady at Lourdes " I cannot promise you happiness in this life; only in the next", said Our Lady to the…
One Minute Meditation: St. Bernardine of Siena
May 19, 2009
One Minute Meditation: St. Bernardine of Siena
May 20th: St. Bernardine of Siena (1380-1444) One Minute Meditation This holy Franciscan priest had a particularly great love for the virtue of purity. It was only natural that he also had a…
Way, Truth, Life
June 16, 2009
Way, Truth, Life
Ave Maria Mediations Jesus, our Savior, true God and true man, must be the ultimate end of all our other devotions; otherwise they would be false and misleading. He is the Alpha and…
July 1, 2009
Jul 01 – Homily – Fr Bonaventure: Precious Blood
Homily #090701 ( 08min) Play - On this feast of the Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ Fr. Bonaventure explains how the Blood of Christ is the fulfillment of the Jewish sacrifice…
A Franciscan Doctor of the Church
July 21, 2009
A Franciscan Doctor of the Church
Ave Maria Meditations St. Lawrence of Brindisi (1559-1619) Doctor of the Church God is love, and all his operations proceed from love. Once he wills to manifest that goodness by sharing his love…
Meditation on the Eve of the Nativity of Mary
September 7, 2009
Meditation on the Eve of the Nativity of Mary
Ave Maria Meditations PRESENCE OF GOD: O Mary, my Mother, teach me to live hidden with you in the shadow of God. MEDITATION: The liturgy enthusiastically celebrates Mary's Nativity and makes it one…
The Holy Name of Mary
September 11, 2009
The Holy Name of Mary
Think of Mary; Call on Mary! Ave Maria Meditations The Holy Name of Mary Just as the salvation of the world began with the Hail Mary, so the salvation of each individual is…