The Message
Works of MercyPart 2: Nighttime, Waiting for a New MorningLagoons of people are everywhere in the shadows, crouched under overturned carts, or under sheets of corrugated steel. Many look shell-shocked. Part 1: 'No Excuses'She heard these words in her heart: "Prepare yourself for travel. Prepare yourself for suffering. Prepare yourself for crosses." Message from the MariansBecoming like MaryOur Lady is the great helper in our quest to be holy. God desires that all of us become like Mary, pure and spotless. God's Time is Not Always QuickGod did not make getting the Image of The Divine Mercy painted easy, nor the ecclesiastical acceptance of it. These things took time. Divine Mercy Q&AHow to Serve Our Lord in Tough Financial TimesGiven the world economic downturn that we are all facing this year, the question I received a few weeks ago is likely to be on a lot of people's minds these days: Can We Really Console the Heart of Jesus?Tim wonders, "I am especially intrigued by what you wrote about "consoling" the Heart of Jesus, and how St. Faustina believed we could do that, too." From the National Shrine'Bogged' Down in God's MercyI got to cross one off of my checklist of things to do before I meet St. Pete, an occurrence that doesn't happen every day. Shrine Celebrates a 'Man for Our Time'"Who is Blessed Stanislaus?" asked Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC. Yes, he's the Marians' founder, but he walked from where to where? Graces ReceivedSay 'Yes' to God's LoveI desire to have His love at work within me, transforming me. But I don't know how to go about it and I quickly get frustrated. Follow the Merciful WaySaint Faustina built on these great saints who had gone before her. But what is so special about the merciful way of St. Faustina? Around the WorldHoly Father Launches 'Year for Priests'"The Church needs holy priests," the Pope said. "[It needs] ministers to help the faithful experience the merciful love of the Lord." Meet the Marians Newest PriestThe ordination Mass had Fr. Andy's imprint upon it. He chose the music. He chose the readings. The readings emphasized how he views his priestly call. |