Although I was not able to go, I’m glad that two Marians went to the beatification. I watched the Internet feed, and I could tell there are graces coming from this that are spreading all over the world. There are many factors, but for me one of the main ones is “relatability.” People can relate… Read More »
I’ve seen others comment on this, and it does seem to be the case as far as I can tell also. It’s a little after the third anniversary of Summorum Pontificum, and one can almost trace an increase in vocations to that time. There was an increase after the death of Pope John Paul II,… Read More »
Vinyl Records in our collection, and how obscure they are: Gregorian Chant Masses sung by the Benedictine Monks of St. John’s Abbey, Gerard Farrell, O.S.B., director Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN EMC-63-1520/1521 found in 30 libraries on WorldCat 1 used for sale at Amazon St. Norbert Abbey Choir Canons Regular of Premontre De Pere, Wisconsin Rev.… Read More »
She is to be beatified in the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Divine Love (Rome) Saturday, September 25, at 4 P.M. The Mass will be presided by Archbishop Angelo Amato, Prefect of the Congregation of Causes of Saints. There will be a youth celebration that evening at 8:30 P.M. in the Paul VI Auditorium. A… Read More »
This TV show features two Servants of God. At the beginning of the show, there they stand (at rather different heights). I almost expect them to defer to each other as to who will be beatified first. And what do Servants of God talk about? Our Lady, of coursre! Watch Servant of God Fr. Patrick… Read More »
A book of meditations for the Stations of the Cross has this as part of the meditation for the 3rd station: “Where are those first infant steps when Mary guided Him on the road of life? He walked, wee little one, budding fruit of Mary’s womb, and often He fell. But at that time they… Read More »
This is the most snow I’ve ever seen in Steubenville. For photos from the Marian House of Studies buried in snow, go to this link
Fr. Mark Barron, MIC, provides this image. A picture is worth a thousand words. This is always the most packed Mass of the year at the Basilica, and this doesn’t show half the people attending. In the side chapels and downstairs there are many, many more people watching the Mass on TVs. Speaking of TV,… Read More »
Although it is not certain when, I feel that young people all over the world should know that someone who would be younger than me if she were still alive is going to be BEATIFIED. The story of Chiara Luce Badano is very ordinary and yet extremely exceptional. Look at these dates: Chiara Luce Badano… Read More »
An excerpt from The Metropolitan – May 1853, pg. 179 and following, from an article about “The Love of Mary.” In its bearings on Christian faith and worship, then, we cherish the love of Mary, and are anxious to see devotion to her increased. But we are also anxious to see it increase, as the… Read More »
I can’t really say we are experiencing a shortage in vocations in the U.S. Mother of Mercy Province of the Marians. We have 7 novices and 4 postulants. Our Washington, D.C. house is going to be completely full if this sort of thing keeps up. We have generous benefactors for our seminarian program, but the… Read More »
I was recently in the southwest (El Paso and a bit north in New Mexico), and had a genuine experience of Advent. I stayed at a place that had practically no Christmas decorations, and there was no radio or TV to distract me. It was ideal conditions to experience Advent. Advent is all about looking… Read More »
It’s wonderful to recognize opportunities that God gives us to grow in virtue, but usually those opportunities are not what we were looking for. The ultimate goal of every person is…. happiness (Aristotle figured it out long ago). Now, how to reach it? If you try the direct approach (wealth, power), you will be sadly… Read More »
However, at this point, I think Christmas is an October to December thing. Maybe it’s even a September to December thing. August? Does Advent have any meaning anymore? What exactly are we waiting for? Jesus? Does anybody remember that Advent is not just a remembrance of the first coming of Christ, but a waiting for… Read More »
I must say that teaching has given me a better understanding of some points in moral theology. I learned this stuff, but because seminary is now over four years in the past, some things were starting to fade. I have definitely learned more about the encyclical Humanae Vitae, and how the reaction to it by… Read More »