Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. … More Memorare

I Thought I Had More Time: What Mary Shows us About Loving and Letting Go

Mary understands. She raised her Son. She saw him in the ordinary. She saw him in the extraordinary. Then He was gone. She is the only human who exemplifies total and pure love, trust, and faith in God. Yet, she did not get a pass on suffering. She couldnโ€™t stop it. She could only endure it and turn to God. … More I Thought I Had More Time: What Mary Shows us About Loving and Letting Go

Lessons I’ve Learned in Grief

Sorrow is not a punishment, nor is it a state of being (as I used to believe) but sorrow allows the soul to remove or eradicate that which has kept us prisoner. When Jesus carried his cross, He fell three times, but each time he got back up. When he was nailed to the cross, He could not escape. His sorrow was great. But without being crucified He would never have had the resurrection, and the greatest story on earth could have never been told. โ€œFor God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son.โ€ (John 3:16) … More Lessons I’ve Learned in Grief

Our Lady of Sorrows: A Ministry of Presence

She knows what itโ€™s like to ache for someone you love. Sheโ€™s held a suffering child in her arms. Sheโ€™s waited in uncertainty. Sheโ€™s stood by while people she loved were misunderstood, mistreated, crucifiedโ€”literally. She has stood in the space between hope and heartbreakโ€”and not run from it. … More Our Lady of Sorrows: A Ministry of Presence

Immaculate Mary

The Immaculate Conception, Franz Sebald Unterberger โ€œAre you suffering a great deal? Donโ€™t lose heart. I will never forsake you. My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God.โ€ Our Lady of Fatima Listen to the hymn here: Lyrics Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing; You reign now … More Immaculate Mary