Son of God, Savior”). The Good Shepherd holding a lamb is another symbol of Christ carrying his faithful disciples. After the great Roman persecutions of Christians under the Emperors Septimus Severus
19:26, 27), that is to say in his own property, which makes of him a disciple: Jesus’ inheritance, faith, love, all the space of the Spirit in which he dwells. ________________________________________ Frédéric
she should speak very little although he had imparted his wisdom to her. Even though Mary was his faithful spouse, God the Holy Spirit willed that his apostles and evangelists should say very little about [...] his heart he esteemed and loved her above all men and angels. Mary is the sealed fountain and the faithful spouse of the Holy Spirit where only he may enter. She is the sanctuary and resting-place of the
Current prayers (Roman Missal) for 8 September The liturgical texts guide our faith, not without a profound sense of wonder. In a sober but sure manner, these texts point us towards the joy and beauty
Lourdes Grotto. After 1952, many statues of Mary reintegrated into Lutheran churches. There the faithful leave flowers and candles in from of these statues in honor of Our Lady and the pastors have started
hereby approve these apparitions as worthy of belief (although not obligatory) by the Christian faithful.” Adapted from www.marypages.com
redemption. That same day saw the revelation of the medal which was quickly called miraculous. The faithful adopted the invocation of the Miraculous Medal (apparition of the rue du Bac – 1830), “O Mary, conceived
is celebrated on a Saturday during the Carnival. The procession is made up of several groups of faithful, who first march toward the church, then enter it. Dancers go in and out of the sanctuary without
soul mate, sweet gift of the Lord, Greeted with joy and in song so adored Amidst God's people, in faith in accord. Come, Bride Sabbath; come, crown of the days. Come, my Beloved. Let us welcome Sabbath
shogun (governor), Christians were persecuted for three centuries. The persecuted Catholics remained faithful with the help of small statues of Mary-Kannon (Kannon was a goddess of pity worshipped by the Buddhists)
