Pilgrimage to Fatima
May 13th is the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. The message of Fatima contains a wake-up call for all Christians: to make reparation to our Lord for all the sins of mankind, including our own, to do penance, to pray the Rosary, to spread devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and to pray a lot for the Pope.
"Prayer is the most intimate mystery of our being"
In his 13 May General Audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer. He also highlighted the feast of Our Lady of Fatima and said he would offer a special Mass on 18 May for the 100th anniversary of Saint John Paul II's birth.
Webcam: Pray by Blessed Alvaro's Tomb
May 12th is the liturgical feast day of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo. On Tuesday, from 6 pm to 8 pm Rome time (GMT+2), a webcam will offer live streaming of Blessed Alvaro's tomb, in the crypt of the prelatic church of Our Lady of Peace.
Audio Meditation of the Prelate: "Mother of God and our Hope"
For the month of May, here is an audio (in both Spanish and English) and transcript of a meditation by Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz about the role of our Lady in our Christian life.
Little House, Big Family!
At the beginning of the fifth week of quarantine I was asked “How are you managing with all your kids in that little house of yours?” My husband and I have a happy little brood of nine children ranging in ages from 5 to 22.
May Recollection Kit (2020)
A recollection is a “mini-retreat,” a few hours of quiet prayer in which we can look at our lives in the presence of God. As we continue to face a global plague, this guide for a "recollection-at-home" will help you spend an hour or two in loving conversation with God, right where you are.
Pope's Prayer Intention for May 2020
Let us pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.”
Favors "Non-Stop"
When speaking about my devotion to the Alviras and all the favors I have received through their intercession, I don't really know where to begin. They have done so much for me.
Are you free on Saturday?
“Are you free on Saturday?" V and I are hosting some friends for Theology of the Body (ToB) at our house. Please join us.” So the following Saturday, I became part of the ToB Gang thanks to two young ladies who made a discovery and had the zeal to share it with their friends.
“Prayer is a cry arising from the hearts of those who trust in God”
In his 6 May General Audience, Pope Francis began a new series of catechetical addresses on the topic of prayer.