Hear the words of Our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Guadalupe



Know for certain, smallest of my children, that I am the perfect and perpetual Virgin Mary, Mother of the True God through whom everything lives, the Lord of all things near and far, the Master of heaven and earth. I am your merciful Mother, the merciful Mother of all of you who live united in this land, and of all humanity, of all those who love me. Hear and let it penetrate your heart, my dear little one. Let nothing discourage you, nothing depress you. Let nothing alter your heart, or your face. Am I not here who am your mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not your fountain of life? Are you not in the folds of my mantle? In the crossing of my arms? Is there anything else that you need? Do not fear any illness or vexation, anxiety or pain.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

The Martyrdom of Mary Was Never Equaled by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Today, Sunday, April 17, 2011, marks the beginning of Holy Week.  This holiest of weeks in the Church calendar marks the final week of Jesus - the week in which He suffered, died, was buried, and rose again.  Mary participated in Jesus' Passion in a most special way.  St. Alphonsus Liquouri describes her participation in this Mystery of Salvation in the following article - portions of which will be posted each day this week.  Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us!