Sub Tuum Praesidium! – One of the oldest prayers to our Blessed Mother
Did you know this is one of the oldest prayers to our Blessed Mother? The oldest known version of this prayer is found on an Egyptian papyrus from the 3rd century for Coptic liturgy. A partial indulgence for granted for saying this prayer, yall. So take a brief second right now to knock out some…
From the Preface on the Immaculate Conception
“For you preserved the Most Blessed Virgin Maryfrom all stain of original sin,so that in her, endowed with the rich fullness of your grace,you might prepare a worthy Mother for your Sonand signify the beginning of the Church,his beautiful Bride without spot or wrinkle. She, the most pure Virgin, was to bring forth a Son,the…
Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception! Hail Our Spotless Lady!
From the Collect (opening prayer) of today’s Mass: “O God, who by the Immaculate Conception of he Blessed Virgin prepared a worthy dwelling for your Son, grant, we pray, that, as you preserved her from every stain by virtue of the Death of your Son, which you foresaw, so, through her intercession, we, too, may…
The Christ is Coming. Make His pathways straight. Start with your heart. #Advent
Original image: Ethiopian icon of the Annunciation. Found here. Presumed in Public Domain.
Happy Birthday Mama Mary! – The Feast of the Nativity of Mary
“For he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed.” – Luke 1:48 (NRSV) Though, it has been eclipsed by the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, I did not want to miss the chance to show Mama Mary some love on her birthday.…
Happy Feast of the Queenship/Coronation of Blessed Virgin Mary!
Our Lady who was assumed into heaven has been crowned Queen of Heaven and all the angels! Happy Feast of the Queenship/Coronation of Blessed Virgin Mary! “A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She…
Happy Feast of the Annunciation!
Mary said YES! and the Word has been made flesh! 9 months from today we will have a Holy Baby!
Happy New Year 2019!
New Year, Same Holy Mary! Happy Feast of the Mother of God and Happy New Year to you all!