Mar
02
2024
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North American Sanctity: St. Katharine Drexel
By jmcaleer
Pope Leo XIII told St. Katherine Drexel (feast day, March 3), “Why not be a missionary yourself, my child?” And so she did, helpoing the poor and fighting racism.
Articles
Mar
01
2024
"Inspectio Cordis": Third Sunday of Lent, March 3
By jmcaleer
A weekly web series by Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, introduces us to the meditations for this Sunday's Mass by the Marian Founder. The goal is to allow Jesus to gaze into your heart and teach you self-examination, leading you to a more fruitful reception of Holy Communion at Sunday Mass, where there is a true encounter of our hearts with His Sacred Heart – especially fitting during this period of National Eucharistic Revival.
Feb
27
2024
'A Doctor of Peace': St. Gregory of Narek
By Chris Sparks
Saint Gregory of Narek (feast day: Feb. 27) sought to identify with sinners in every age, and fervently interceded for us, trusting in God’s gracious mercy. Said Pope Francis, “He became ‘the intercessor of the whole world.’”
Feb
24
2024
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The War in Ukraine, Two Years Later
By jmcaleer
Two years ago, on Feb. 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. The war drags on, and ordinary folks continue to suffer. But the prayers and financial support of Marian Helpers have given hope to those caught in the crossfire.
Feb
23
2024
"Inspectio Cordis": Second Sunday of Lent, Feb. 25
By jmcaleer
A new weekly web series by Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, introduces us to the meditations for this Sunday's Mass by the Marian Founder. The goal is to allow Jesus to gaze into your heart and teach you self-examination, leading you to a more fruitful reception of Holy Communion at Sunday Mass, where there is a true encounter of our hearts with His Sacred Heart – especially fitting during this period of National Eucharistic Revival.
Feb
22
2024
On this day, the Divine Mercy Image was revealed
By jmcaleer
The Divine Mercy Image, revealed 93 years ago on Feb. 22, 1931, has become a source of amazing graces for souls who trust in Jesus by venerating or honoring it.
Feb
22
2024
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It's not just a chair, but a teaching office
By jmcaleer
"The Catholic Church has a feast day to a chair?" you may ask. Yes, and we should remember to be grateful, particularly on the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle on Feb. 22, for Christ's loving protection of His Church.
Feb
21
2024
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A life of heroic virtue: St. Peter Damian
By jmcaleer
He was a monk, cardinal, and Doctor of the Church. He confronted kings and clergy, lived a life of heroic virtue, and was a prolific writer for the Church. He is St. Peter Damian (feast day: Feb. 21), known for his Church reforms, diplomatic ability, holiness, and great theological mind.
Feb
17
2024
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Remembering the Marians martyred in World War II
By Anonymous (not verified)
On Feb. 17 and 18, 1943, two Marian priests chose to die rather than abandon those in their care. They are Blessed Anthony Leszczewicz and Blessed George Kaszyra.
Feb
15
2024
"Inspectio Cordis": First Sunday of Lent, Feb. 18
By jmcaleer
A new weekly web series by Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, introduces us to the meditations for this Sunday's Mass by the Marian Founder. The goal is to allow Jesus to gaze into your heart and teach you self-examination, leading you to a more fruitful reception of Holy Communion at Sunday Mass, where there is a true encounter of our hearts with His Sacred Heart – especially fitting during this period of National Eucharistic Revival.
Feb
15
2024
Even in Lent, we are in Easter
By jmcaleer
Lent is a time to prepare for Easter, yes, and to remember what it was like before Christ had accomplished the Paschal Mystery — and yet our preparation occurs in the time of mercy, in the days of grace that follow the Incarnation.
Feb
15
2024
‘A priest after My own Heart’: Blessed Michael Sopoćko
By jmcaleer
We often think of St. Faustina’s spiritual director, Bl. Fr. Michael Sopoćko (feast day: Feb. 15), as merely the primary witness of her sanctity, and perhaps as the agent that God used to arrange the painting of the Image of the Divine Mercy. But he was so much more than that!
