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Looking at the Ascension through Marian eyes

About the mystery of Christ’s Ascension, the Catechism teaches us, “This final stage stays closely linked to the first, that is, to his descent from heaven in the Incarnation. Only the one who came from the Father can return to the Father: Christ Jesus.” (661)

The Violet of God’s Garden

Centuries ago, there lived a king who had a beautiful garden. After being away from his kingdom for some time he returned home and immediately wanted to look at his garden. Upon arriving to his beloved garden, he found everything in disarray. All the trees and vines were dry and bare. All the plants and flowers were feeble and drooping.

A Cynic or a Saint? Choosing sanctity over cynicism.

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a cynic as “a faultfinding captious critic”….

Mary’s Wisdom is Our Hope

I don’t know about you, but there are many nights I go without dreams. And if I do have dreams—for scientists say that on average we dream 3-6 times a night—I don’t remember having them. When I do dream it’s a rather ridiculous scenario. From the Christian perspective, there are two types of dreams: natural […]

Give without Counting the Cost

Ever since this blog began I put it in the hands of Our Blessed Mother. If the blog was going to be all about her and helping others to live out their consecration to her, she would have to help me do the work. On days like today—when the demands of your vocation persistently break upon you like the waves of the ocean—I especially ask “Mama Mary” for some extra help. And her help never fails.