Why I Love the Rosary: Reflections for Mary’s Month of May

‘The Rosary of the Virgin Mary, which gradually took form in the second millennium under the guidance of the Spirit of God, is a prayer loved by countless saints and encouraged by the magisterium. Simple yet profound, it still remains … a prayer of great significance, destined to bring forth a harvest of holiness,’ wrote … Read moreWhy I Love the Rosary: Reflections for Mary’s Month of May

Mon 26 May

Saint Philip Neri, Priest First reading Philippians 4:4-9 If there is anything you need, pray for it. I want you to be happy, always happy in the Lord; I repeat, what I want is your happiness. Let your tolerance be evident to everyone: the Lord is very near.There is no need to worry; but if … Read moreMon 26 May

Elegy for the Fallen: A Military Chaplain Remembers the True Meaning of Memorial Day

Enrico Aliberti Italy PhotoA stone marker bearing the inscription “Their Name Liveth Forevermore” stands among the graves of fallen soldiers at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. The cemetery overlooks Omaha Beach and honors the 9,388 American servicemembers who gave their lives during the D-Day landings and subsequent operations in World War … Read moreElegy for the Fallen: A Military Chaplain Remembers the True Meaning of Memorial Day

Leo XIV Tells Mayor of Rome: ‘Today I Can Say That Through You and With You, I Am Roman’

Pope Leo XIV greets the mayor of Rome at the foot of the Capitoline Steps before taking possession of St. John Lateran as Bishop of Rome, May 25, 2025. Before various civil and military officials, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the spiritual and social dimensions of his episcopal mission, before taking possession of St. John Lateran. … Read moreLeo XIV Tells Mayor of Rome: ‘Today I Can Say That Through You and With You, I Am Roman’

Saint of the Day: Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi (1566–1607)

Brief Biography:Born Caterina Lucrezia de’ Pazzi in Florence, Italy, Mary Magdalene entered the Carmelite convent at age nineteen. Known for her deep mystical experiences and fervent prayer life, she practiced radical self-denial—wearing a crown of thorns and a hair shirt—to share in Christ’s suffering. Her ecstasies drew many to repentance and renewal of faith. She … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi (1566–1607)

Dâng Hoa Tháng Năm Kính Đức Mẹ_Gx Thiên Ân Tgp Sàigòn

Tháng 5 được gọi là Tháng Hoa trong truyền thống Công Giáo vì đây là thời điểm mà hoa cỏ đua nở rực rỡ nhất. Những bông hoa tươi thắm được dâng lên Đức Mẹ như là biểu tượng của lòng thành kính, sự tôn vinh và tình yêu mến của con người đối với … Read moreDâng Hoa Tháng Năm Kính Đức Mẹ_Gx Thiên Ân Tgp Sàigòn

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