Below is the Vatican text of the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, sent by the Vatican to bishops throughout the world. Pope Francis has invited bishops and the rest of the world to join him when he recites … Read more
Our Lady of Fatima On July 13, 1917 the Blessed Virgin Mary told the children of Fatima that she wanted the Pope to consecrate Russia to her Immaculate Heart in union with all the bishops of the world. To date, no ceremonial … Read more
2020 Feast of St Mary Magdalene The feast of St Mary Magdalene has been very special to me since I was first introduced to this great saint in 2009 with a visit to her Cave of La Sainte-Baume. It was there that … Read more
#1—Eucharistic Adoration with St Mary Magdalene including the Pardon of Tourves for 25 to 35 pilgrims April 30 – May 6, 2020 reserve now or #2—Mary Magdalene Pilgrimage over the feast week for 7 pilgrims July 17-23, 2020 reserve now or #3—Mary Magdalene Pilgrimage … Read more
Mary Magdalene at the foot of the Cross Mary Magdalene is first apostle The risen Christ appeared to Mary Magdalene first and gave her instructions to relay His message to His favored disciples, which she carried out immediately. “…go to My brothers and … Read more
For the past five years my oldest daughter Jenny and her husband John have lived in Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, or Czechia as it is now called. Czechia is the official English short name specified by the Czech government. … Read more
The Holy Crown of Thorns was transferred to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris just after the French Revolution (1789-1799). On April 15, 2019, a terrible fire broke out in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, destroying the giant spire that housed some of Christendom’s … Read more
July 17-23, 2019 reserve now or July 24-30, 2019 reserve now La Sainte-Baume—the Cave where Mary Magdalene spent the last thirty years of her life in prayer and contemplation Mary Magdalene Pilgrimages in Provence Two Saint Mary Magdalene Pilgrimages over the feast week are being offered … Read more
The 14 point silver STAR on the marble floor marks the exact spot where Jesus of Nazareth was born. This Star is below the “Altar of the Nativity” inside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The 14 points of the Star are said … Read more
Jerusalem’s Golden Gate Golden Gate on the east wall of the Temple Mount dates back to 1541 AD and is the oldest of the eight gates of Jerusalem today. During the time of the First Temple (10th century BCE to 586 BCE) … Read more
Ever since May 20, 2014, the day I received Sue Mullski’s email with information on Fr Juan Solana’s amazing discovery of the town of Magdala (a first century fishing village on the Sea of Galilee), I have wanted to go there. That … Read more
Mary Magdalene feast week in Provence begins before and ends a day after her July 22nd feast day. I am now in Provence and will soon be with my Saint Mary Magdalene Novena Pilgrimage group celebrating the feast, all week long. If you … Read more
July 18-25, 2017 La Sainte-Baume—the Cave where Mary Magdalene spent the last thirty years of her life in prayer and contemplation This 7-Day Mary Magdalene France Pilgrimage is now fully reserved. We will stay in or very near the town of St … Read more
March 19th is the feast of Saint Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus. It is also Father’s Day in the Catholic countries of Spain, Portugal and Italy. Saint Joseph with the Infant Jesus by Guido Reni, c. 1635 … Read more
DECEMBER 24, 2016—Written by Fr Martin Henry, Catholic visiting priest at St Bernardine of Siena in Woodland Hills, California It’s slightly ironic that the Son of God, the “light of the world,” whose birthplace we anticipate in Advent, should have been born not … Read more
