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Espousal of the Blessed Virgin Mary, approved by Pope Paul III (1546) – 23 January:HERE:https://anastpaul.com/2021/01/23/feast-of-the-espousal-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-and-memorials-of-the-saints/ St Raymond of Peñafort OP (1175-1275) “Father of Canon Law” Dominican Priest, Doctor of Canon Law, the Third Master of the Order of Preachers, Founder of the Mercedarian friars, Writer, Teacher,…

It’s 1 MayLet us Rejoice in our Mother Mary!The Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Bright Mother of our Maker, Hail!Thou Virgin ever blest,the Ocean’s Star by which we sailand gain the port of rest!”(Anonymous 8th Century Latin Hymn) The May MagnificatBy Gerard Manley Hopkins SJ (1844-1889) May is Mary’s month and IMuse at that and wonder why:Her feasts follow reason,Dated due to…

Quote/s of the Day – 11 January – ‘ … For it is through her, that the true Light shines on the sea of this life.’

Quote/s of the Day – 11 January – Within the Octave if Epiphany “Go to Mary and sing her praisesand you will be enlightened.For it is through her,that the true Lightshines on thesea of this life.” St Ildephonsus (607-670) “Do you not know,that not only is Jesus,resting and dwelling continuallyin the Heart of Marybut that He is, Himself the Heart of Mary …” St John Eudes CO (1601-1680)Apostle…

Quote/s of the Day – 24 September – Our Lady of Ransom

Quote/s of the Day – 24 September – Our Lady of Ransom “No matter how sinfulone may have been,if he has devotion to Mary,it is impossible that he be lost.” St Hilary of Poitiers (315-368)Father & Doctor of the Church “Go to Mary and sing her praisesand you will be enlightened.For it is through her,that the true Lightshines on thesea of this life.” St Ildephonsus (607-670) “O great, O gentle,…

Quote/s of the Day – 16 August – Mary, Mother of Grace

Quote/s of the Day – 16 August – “The Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary” Mary, Mother of GraceSt Athanasius (297-373)Father & Doctor of the Church It becomes you to be mindful of us,as you stand near Him who granted you all graces,for you are the Mother of God and our Queen.Help us for the sake of the King,the Lord God and Master, Who was born of you.For this reason,you are called full of…

Quote/s of the Day – 21 May – Go to Mary

Quote/s of the Day – 21 May – “The Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary” and Sanctae Mariae Sabbato, Mary’s Saturday “Go to Mary and sing her praisesand you will be enlightened.For it is through her,that the true Lightshines on thesea of this life.” St Ildephonsus (607-670) “As breathing is not only a signbut even, a cause of life,so the name of Mary,which is constantly foundon the lips of God’s…

Quote/s of the Day – 8 September – Mary, Mother of Grace

Quote/s of the Day – 8 September – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary “Mary, Mother of Grace,it becomes you to be mindful of us,as you stand near Him who granted youall graces, for you are the Mother of Godand our Queen.Help us for the sake of the King,the Lord God and Master,Who was born of you.” St Athanasius (297-373)Father & Doctor of the Church “Go to Mary and sing her…

Our Morning Offering – 8May – Let Me Love Your Jesus By St Ildephonsus

Our Morning Offering – 8May – “Mary’s Month” – Saturday of the Fifth Week of Easter Let Me Love Your JesusBy St Ildephonsus (c 607-670) Virgin Mary, hear my prayer,through the Holy Spirit,you became the Mother of Jesus,from the Holy Spirit,may I too have Jesus.Through the Holy Spirit,your flesh conceived Jesus,through the same Spirit,may my soul receive Jesus.Through the Holy Spirit,you were…