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The Most Holy Name of Mary

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The feast of the Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary originated in Spain and was approved in 1513.  In 1683, Pope Innocent XI extended the celebration of the feast day to the universal Church, to be celebrated on … Continue reading →

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Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, pray for us!

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Despite not knowing many details about her, for centuries the Church has remembered Saint Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary on July 26. In a way it is precisely this lack of knowledge which gives us a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Keeping a Distance from Jesus: Mary’s Expression of the Greatest Love

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

In the Blessed Virgin Mary’s feelings towards Jesus, a double aspect must be taken into account. That is, all that they implied affectionately, towards the divine Son, either as her only Son, or as Son of God and Redeemer. In … Continue reading →

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Appeal to Ireland – Take the Blessed Virgin Mary onto the streets

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Fr Philomena of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate in Gosport, England, is making this passionate appeal to the people of Ireland for the ’40 Days for Life’ campaign commencing on 23rd September, 2020. Taking Our Lady onto the streets … Continue reading →

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Do Not Belittle the Power of the Mother of God

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Taken from ‘Cochem’s Explanation of The Holy Sacrifice of The Mass’ (pp. 229-230): This was revealed to a Dominican saint by the Mother of God herself; he has left it in writing for our benefit: 1. What Mary asks of God she … Continue reading →

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Why I Love You, O Mary! – a poem by St Thérèse of Lisieux

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Today is the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary WHY I LOVE YOU, O MARY ! Oh! I would like to sing, Mary, why I love you, Why your sweet name thrills my heart, And why the thought … Continue reading →

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Statement from Archbishop Vincent Nichols on birth of Royal Baby

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Gertrude

Prayers and best wishes after the birth of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Cambridge 23/07/2013 10:33 am The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Wales, on behalf of the Conference, has extended his congratulations, prayers and best wishes … Continue reading →

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Pope adds name of St. Joseph to Eucharistic prayers

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Gertrude

(Vatican Radio) In the first decree of a liturgical nature of this pontificate, Pope Francis has decided that name of St. Joseph should be added to the Eucharistic Prayers II, II and IV, as they appear in the third typical … Continue reading →

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