Mary, Our Lady of Victory, Mary: Day 148

Last updated on: December 1, 2015 at 7:36 pm By Pete Socks

Mary, Our Lady of Victory Mary isn’t just our mother and queen; she’s a mighty warrior who fights the powers of darkness on our behalf. Her humble obedience to God has over- thrown Satan’s arrogant revolt. O Queen of Angels, Bane of Devils! The proud spirits of wickedness were humiliated by your perfect humility; their rebellion was scattered by your perfect obedience. Your fiat overthrew Eve’s baleful consent to the ancient Serpent, crushing his head, exposing his deceits, and healing... Read more

CBB Media Giveaway – Apologetics for the New Evangelization

Last updated on: December 13, 2015 at 1:27 pm By Pete Socks

Saint Joseph Communications is back to sponsor another media giveaway. One lucky winner will receive one copy of the 6 CD set, Apologetics for the New Evangelization by Tim Staples (you can read my review here). I use Rafflecopter to run my giveaways which makes it simple for you and me! Enter below. The contest starts at midnight tonight EST and will end 12 AM EST 12/23 with a winner being announced later that day. a Rafflecopter giveaway Read more

Mary, Lovable Mother, Mary: Day 147

Last updated on: December 1, 2015 at 6:45 pm By Pete Socks

Mary, Lovable Mother What exactly makes Mary so lovable? What is it about her that charms and attracts all who come to know her? Blessed John Henry Newman explains. Mary is called the “Lovable Mother” because she was without sin. Sin is something odious in its very nature, and grace is something bright, beautiful, attractive. There is a vast difference between the state of a soul such as that of the Blessed Virgin, which has never sinned, and a soul,... Read more

Mary, Mother of Faith, Mary: Day 146

Last updated on: December 1, 2015 at 6:39 pm By Pete Socks

Mary, Mother of Faith Through Mary’s faith, St. Alphonsus declares, her divine Son was conceived, and our salvation was secured. As the Blessed Virgin is the mother of holy love and hope, she is also the Mother of Faith: “I am the mother of beautiful love, of fear, of knowledge, and of holy hope” (Sir 24:18). With good reason do these words apply to her, for as St. Irenaeus says, “The evil done by Eve’s disbelief was remedied by Mary’s... Read more

CBB Media Review – Apologetics for the New Evangelization

Last updated on: December 13, 2015 at 1:27 pm By Pete Socks

This six CD set deals with what Tim Staples believes are six of the most important topics when dealing with our separated brethren when dealing with biblical apologetics. The set was recorded as a six-week crash course in apologetics. My first impression was that this was an introduction to apologetics. In some ways it is and Tim suggests listeners get his more in depth talks on each of the six topics. After to listening to this I believe it’s a... Read more

Mary, Seat of Wisdom, Mary: Day 145

Last updated on: December 1, 2015 at 6:31 pm By Pete Socks

Mary, Seat of Wisdom Mary’s Son was Wisdom himself. As the mother in whose womb he was carried and in whose lap he sat as a Child, she is called “Seat of Wisdom.” But Blessed John Henry Newman insists that the name tells us even more about her. Mary has one particular title in her litany because the Son of God, who is also called in Scripture the Word and Wisdom of God, once dwelt in her. Then, after she... Read more

Mary, Help of Christians, Mary: Day 144

Last updated on: November 22, 2015 at 4:18 pm By Pete Socks

Mary, Help of Christians This popular traditional prayer appeals to Mary under her title “Help of Christians.” The prayer’s scope is universal, asking for her help not just in personal affairs, but also for the Pope, the whole Church, the conversion of sinners, and even the souls in purgatory. O Mother of Mercy, Help of Christians, most faithful minister of divine providence, treasurer of all graces, remember that never in the world has it been heard that you have left... Read more

Mary, Virgin of Virgins, Mary: Day 143

Last updated on: November 22, 2015 at 4:00 pm By Pete Socks

Mary, Virgin of Virgins St. Alphonsus presents Mary to us as the model of chastity and purity. Ever since the fall of Adam, when the bodily senses became rebels against reason, chastity is of all the virtues the one most difficult to practice. St. Augustine notes: “Of all the combats in which we’re engaged, the most severe are those of chastity. Its battles take place daily, but victory is rare.” May God be ever praised, however, who in Mary has... Read more

CBB Giveaway – Rosary Meditations set

Last updated on: December 10, 2015 at 11:58 am By Pete Socks

This week Catholic Word publishing group for Caritas Press, is sponsoring the giveaway. One lucky winner will receive one 6 book set of Rosary Meditations: A Father’s Heart, A Mother’s Bouquet, A Children’s Treasure, Generations of Love, Amazing Love, A Servant’s Heart (you can read my review here). I use Rafflecopter to run my giveaways which makes it simple for you and me! Enter below. The contest starts at midnight tonight EST and will end 12 AM EST 12/18 with a... Read more

Mary, House of Gold, Mary: Day 142

Last updated on: November 22, 2015 at 3:22 pm By Pete Socks

Mary, House of Gold The traditional Marian title “House of Gold” may seem an unlikely one. But Blessed John Henry Newman explains why it’s fitting for the beautiful, precious mother in whom God chose to make his home. Why is Mary called “House of Gold”? Gold is the most beautiful, the most valuable, of all metals. Silver, copper, and steel may in their way be made good to the eye, but nothing is so rich, so splendid, as gold. We... Read more