Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us. Mother, have mercy on us. Our Lady of Lourdes, heal us for the greater ...

there is a theological portrait of both Mother Mary and prayer. Mary is the quintessential paragon of prayer. Not only does she intercede for us, but she also teaches us how to pray and ...

Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed ... your power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Holy mother, I place ...

According to the Catholic Church's calendar of saints, January 1st is a day of joy, dedicated to Mary, Mother of God. On this special day, set aside some time to pray with faith and joy ...

Mary can teach us and guide us in the way of prayer ... the barren-woman-turned-mother, to praise God. The Catechism continues: “Mary is ‘blessed among women’ because she believed in ...

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) was a monk and abbot, a Doctor of the Church, advisor to popes, preacher of the Second Crusade and was known for his devotion to the Blessed Mother.