Mary Stands At The Foot Of The Cross
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Prayer To Our Lady Of Sorrows For Holy Church
O Mary, Mother of the Universal Church, Who didst consent to remain in exile upon earth after the Ascension of thy Divine Son, and for long years to be deprived of His visible presence, that thou mightest be the guide, the Mistress, and the loving Mother of the infant Church, do thou now as ever […]
The Assumption: Total Happiness In Divine Glory
“In her, assumed into heaven, we are shown the eternal destiny that awaits us beyond the mystery of death: a destiny of total happiness in divine glory. This supernatural vision sustains our daily pilgrimage.” – St. John Paul II Related content: The World Would Be Different With Love | St. Dulce Lopes Pontes The Task […]
Entrust Yourself To Mary By Saying This Prayer Daily
Have you entrusted yourself to Mary? You can do so by praying this prayer: I, ________________________, a repentant sinner, renew and ratify today in your hands, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my Baptism. I renounce Satan and resolve to follow Jesus Christ even more closely than before. Mary, I give you my heart. Please […]
How Mary Is Like A Rainbow | St. Anthony Quote
“Look upon the rainbow: that is, consider the beauty, holiness and dignity of blessed Mary; and bless with heart and mouth and deed her Son, who made her thus. In the brightness of her holiness she is very beautiful, beyond all daughters of God. She has encompassed the heaven about (that is, she has enclosed […]
Love Our Lady, Pray The Rosary! | Padre Pio
“Love Our Lady and make her loved; always recite the Rosary and recite it as often as possible.” – St. Padre Pio Related content: “The Rosary Is THE weapon.” | St. Padre Pio A Single Act of Love to God | Quote From Padre Pio Pray, Hope And Don’t Worry | Padre Pio Quote St. […]
Entrust Yourself To Mary With This Prayer | Marian Missionaries Of Divine Mercy
I, ________________________, a repentant sinner, renew and ratify today in your hands, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my Baptism. I renounce Satan and resolve to follow Jesus Christ even more closely than before. Mary, I give you my heart. Please set it on fire with love for Jesus. Make it always attentive to His […]
Why Mary Is An Example Of Perfect Grace According To St. Thomas
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women. Blessed is the fruit of your womb.” The Church adds the third part, “Mary,” for the angel did not say, “Hail, Mary,” but rather, “Hail, full of grace.” Thus, the Blessed Virgin exceeds the angels, and first of all in the […]
Look To The Mother Of Sorrows | St. John Paul II
“Turn your eyes incessantly to the Blessed Virgin; she, who is the Mother of Sorrows and also the Mother of Consolation, can understand you completely and help you. Looking to her, praying to her, you will obtain that your tedium will become serenity, your anguish change into hope, and your grief into love.” – St. […]
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