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A child of Jesus and Mary.

A Sign of Contradiction to the World

A Sign of Contradiction to the World

“When those who despised Christ behold His majesty and glory (see Luke 21:27), consider how great their shame will be! For they did not want to follow Him and they killed Him (putting Him to death on the Cross like the wickedest of criminals). On the contrary, what joy will…

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A Childlike Spirit

A Childlike Spirit

An excerpt from “Marian Consecration for Children” by Dr. Carrie Gress: Several times in the Bible, we hear how much Jesus loved children and how important children are in God’s kingdom. He says things like “unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven”…

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“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.”

“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.”

“There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots. And the Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of…

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The Current of Love

The Current of Love

From the book “In the Heart of the World: Thoughts, Stories, & Prayers” by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta: When you look at the inner workings of electrical things, you often see small and big wires, new and old, cheap and expensive, all lined up. Until the current passes through…

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The Eternal Happiness and Consolation of Heaven

The Eternal Happiness and Consolation of Heaven

Matthew 17:1-8 And after six days, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And He was transfigured before them, and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became white as light. And behold, there appeared to…

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A Living Faith that Touches the Heart of Jesus

A Living Faith that Touches the Heart of Jesus

Luke 8:43-48 As He went, the people pressed round Him. And a woman who had had a flow of blood for twelve years and had spent all her living upon physicians and could not be healed by any one, came up behind Him, and touched the fringe of His garment;…

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“A real Christian is Christified.”

“A real Christian is Christified.”

From the book “The Visions of the Children” by Janice T. Connell: JANICE T. CONNELL: How do we choose Jesus or His Mother Mary? Do you know? MIRJANA DRAGIČEVIĆ-SOLDO: Well, the Blessed Mother says that to choose Jesus, we must be like Him. JANICE: Otherwise we won’t be able to…

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Like the flowers of a tree, which should give place to fruit in due season

Like the flowers of a tree, which should give place to fruit in due season

A prayer by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (from her autobiography) Jesus, my Divine Spouse, grant that I may ever keep my baptismal robe spotless. Take me from this world rather than let me tarnish my soul by one small voluntary fault. May I seek and find You alone! May no…

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A defense of Mary as co-redemptrix

A defense of Mary as co-redemptrix

Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI have both argued against the title of “co-redemptrix” for our Blessed Mother. For them, this title is like a misguided (and exaggerated), though well-intentioned, expression of love. The two popes would rather not introduce any misunderstandings for Christians, nor take away from Jesus’ unique…

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“Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ.”

“Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ.”

From the inauguration homily of Saint John Paul II, on October 22, 1978: Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to welcome Christ and accept His power. Help the Pope and all those who wish to serve Christ and with Christ’s power to serve the human person and the whole…

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