Mary’s honors defend the truth about her Son Blessed John Henry Newman observes that God allowed Mary to remain in the background until the divinity of her Son was challenged in the early centuries of the Church. At that time, the attention of the world turned to her as the “Mother of God,” for that title defended the truth about his identity. I have shown you how full of meaning are the truths which the Church teaches concerning the... Read more
The glories of Mary are for the sake of Jesus Mary has a mission to fulfill, declares Blessed John Henry Newman. Her graces and glories are not for her own sake, but for that of her Son. The glories of Mary are for the sake of Jesus. We praise and bless her as the first of creatures, so that we may confess him as our sole Creator. Mary is exalted for the sake of Jesus. It was fitting that she,... Read more
Today my better half, aka Mrs. Catholic Book Blogger, takes the spotlight with her review of Blessed are You. Take it away Laura! “The Beatitudes depict the countenance of Jesus Christ and portray his charity,” as stated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. So when we live the Beatitudes we are like Christ. Jesus gave us these eight ways to be blessed in the gospel of Matthew chapter 5, and they are important attitudes needed to live out our... Read more
Mary is a fountain of grace St. Alphonsus encourages us to seek Mary’s help by reminding us that she’s eager to give it. What the Venerable Sister Mary Villani saw in a heavenly vision is experienced by many. This servant of God once saw the Mother of God as a great fountain. Many went to the fountain, and from it they carried off the waters of grace in great abundance. But what then happened? Those who had jars without cracks... Read more
The price of redemption is found in Mary’s womb St. Bonaventure considers what kind of magnificent price had to be paid to purchase so great a redemption as ours. “Who shall find a valiant woman? Far and from the uttermost coasts is the price of her” (see Prv 31:10). This is the price about which the Apostle Paul speaks: “You were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” (1 Cor. 6:20). This price had to be great... Read more
Born and raised in Waterford, Michigan, Ann Margaret Lewis attended Michigan State University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. She began her writing career writing tie-in children’s books and short stories for DC Comics. She then published two editions of the book Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Alien Species for Random House. After attacking the Star Wars universe, Ann plunged into writing science fiction/fantasy, historical fiction, and, of course, mysteries. Her first book, Murder in... Read more
The sweetness of Mary’s name St. Alphonsus tells why those who are devoted to Mary take such great plea- sure in speaking her name. Among the other privileges of the name of Mary given to it by God is the peculiar sweetness found in it by the servants of this most holy Lady during life and in death. “Name of Mary!” said St. Anthony of Padua. “Joy in the heart, honey in the mouth, melody to the ear of the... Read more
A name better than earthly riches St. Alphonsus wonders: What price could we possibly place on a name like Mary’s, so full of graces and eternal benefits? St. Bernard, enflamed with love, raises his heart to his good mother and says with tenderness, “O great one! O pious one! You who are worthy of all praise, most holy Virgin Mary! “Your name is so sweet and amiable that it can’t be pronounced without enflaming those who do so with love... Read more
This week author Ann Margaret Lewis sponsors the giveaway. One lucky winner will receive one signed copy of both Murder in the Vatican and The Watson Chronicles (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 8/28 with a winner being announced later that day. a Rafflecopter giveaway Read more
The demons tremble at the name of Mary St. Alphonsus Liguori elaborates on the power of Mary’s name to terrify the powers of darkness. The demons tremble even if they only hear the name of Mary. St. Ber- nard declares that “in the name of Mary every knee bows,” and “the devils not only fear but tremble at the very sound of that name.” As men fall prostrate with fear if a thunderbolt falls near them, so do the demons... Read more
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