Dec
28
2023
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Holy Innocents, intercede for us!
By jmcaleer
Articles
Dec
26
2023
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"The Vision of St. Stephen"
By jmcaleer
To celebrate the feast day of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, on Dec. 26, his namesake, Br. Stephen J., MIC, composed an epic poem.
Dec
22
2023
Contemplating Christmas, at the end of the semester
By jmcaleer
Attending a Christmas concert, the thoughts of Br. Josh, MIC, turn to a cluster of mystical super-events that changed the world.
Dec
21
2023
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'With God’s help you will find time to do it all': St. Peter Canisius
By jmcaleer
Saint Peter Canisius, Doctor of the Church (feast day: Dec. 21), travelled more than 20,000 miles on horseback during his years of ministry and essentially renewed the Catholic faith in Germany. When he was once criticized for doing too much, he responded, “If you have too much to do, with God’s help you will find time to do it all.”
Dec
17
2023
'O Antiphons' intensify preparation for Christmas
By jmcaleer
The ancient tradition of singing the “O Antiphons” during the Liturgy of the Hours and in place of the Alleluia verse at Mass begins on Dec. 17 and continues through Dec. 23. Each O Antiphon combines a laudatory invocation of the expected Messiah with a petition for His coming as Savior on Christmas Day.
Dec
15
2023
The Immaculate Conception’s presence
By jmcaleer
https://marian.org/articles/contemplating-christmas-end-semester"Ennoble the Church, make it beautiful," Fr. Kaz, MIC, tells Br. Josh, MIC. "This means teach, guide,and share all the ‘pieces’ of your life for this precious friend of yours, Mary."
Dec
14
2023
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Holiness through purification: St. John of the Cross
By jmcaleer
We go to the doctor for our bodies, but this Doctor can help you with your soul. Meet St. John of the Cross, feast day Dec. 14, one of the great masters of prayer and the life of the soul.
Dec
12
2023
Pray to our Patroness, and pray for the USA!
By Anonymous (not verified)
Did you know that Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day is Dec. 12, is the Patroness of America? Not just one part - not just North or South America, but the whole continent of the New World. She is also the Star of the New Evangelization, Patroness of the Unborn, and the Queen of All Hearts.
Dec
11
2023
Happy Birthday to the Marian Fathers!
By Anonymous (not verified)
December 11 is the anniversary of the founding of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. On this day in 1670, St. Stanislaus Papczyński left the Piarist order and made his oblatio, his self-offering, to defend the Immaculate Conception.
Dec
09
2023
One of the greatest Marian Helpers: St. Juan Diego
By jmcaleer
On Dec. 9, we celebrate the feast of a simple Indian peasant who gazed upon the beautiful Mother of God on a hilltop in Mexico and followed, without objection, her instructions to bring the Good News to the world.
Dec
08
2023
Advent is under way
By jmcaleer
“Now, before we start, perhaps Br. Josh would be willing to start us off with some thoughts about Advent?” Fr. Drake asked, before a group of RCIA candidates.
Dec
08
2023
Why We Celebrate the Immaculate Conception
By jmcaleer
On Dec. 8, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (a Holy Day of Obligation), God’s greatest act of mercy for any human being — God preserved Mary, His mother, from inheriting any stain of original sin.