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
Reliquary of Saint Anne in the Cathedral of Saint Anne, Apt, France Feast of Saint Anne—July 26th July 26th is the feast of Sainte Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. I would like to share a story with you that I … Read more
Holy Doors of Mercy My first experience with a Holy Door of Mercy was on August 2, 1989, when I was visiting the charming city of Assisi, Italy, the home of the beloved “FRANCESCO.” I was so taken by Francis’ kindness and … Read more
VATICAN CITY—June 10, 2016 . Vatican announced that a decree entitled: . “Mary Magdalene, apostle of the apostles” was issued in accordance with the will of Pope Francis raising the July 22nd memorial of Saint Mary Magdalene to a feast on the church’s … Read more
CAMARGUE CROSS is an emblem formed with a Latin cross whose upper ends represent a three-pronged fork or “trident” (a working tool used by “gardians” or cowboys) and whose lower end is a sea anchor topped by a heart. The Camargue Cross … Read more
