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May
31
2024
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"Inspectio Cordis": Corpus Christi, June 2

By jmcaleer

A weekly web series by Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, introduces us to the meditations for Corpus Christi 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.

May
31
2024

My First Marathon!

By jmcaleer

The day of the marathon has finally arrived for Br. Josh, MIC. It begins at 4:30 in the morning.

May
31
2024

Our Founder on the Feast of the Visitation, May 31

By Anonymous (not verified)

According to the Marian Founder, St. Stanislaus Papczynski, Mary, the Mother of God, gives us an example at the Visitation (feast day: May 31) of how we ought to strive for perfection. 

May
30
2024
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On this day: The Dedication of the National Shrine!

By jmcaleer

It all began with a mission - and Marian Helpers like you who were dedicated to that mission. On May 30, 1960, the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy was solemnly blessed and dedicated.

May
26
2024

Who Was St. Philip Neri?

By Anonymous (not verified)

Class is in session with St. Philip Neri, whose feast is celebrated on May 26 (superceded this year by Trinity Sunday). The lesson today: Stay focused.

May
25
2024

The Father of English History: St. Bede the Venerable

By jmcaleer

Historians and scholars around the world are indebted to the work of their patron saint: St. Bede the Venerable, priest and Doctor of the Church (feast day: May 25) and one of the most prolific and influential Catholic writers of the Middle Ages.

May
24
2024

Running and Penance

By jmcaleer

“Praying and sacrificing so much without fruit is discouraging," Br. Josh, MIC, complains to God. Then God gives him the answer.

May
21
2024

North American Sanctity: The Mexican Martyrs

By jmcaleer

The six Mexican Martyrs (feast day, May 21), canonized by Pope St. John Paul II on this day in 2000, were all priests and members of the Knights of Columbus, killed during the persecution of the faithful in the Mexican Cristero War in the 1920’s.

May
20
2024

Mary, Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church

By jmcaleer

Mary is the Mother of the Church, of all the members of the Body of Christ — and she is mighty to help us. We honor her on the Monday after Pentecost, May 20.

May
20
2024

Scenes from the Ordination of the newest Marian priest

By jmcaleer

Father Stephen Castellano, MIC, was ordained to the priesthood for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception on May 18, the feast day the feast day of the Marian Founder, St. Stanislaus Papczyński.

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