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Mary’s Immaculate Conception: What It Means for You and Me
The dogma of the Immaculate Conception teaches that Mary was preserved from any stain of sin from the first moment of her conception onward. It’s a stunning truth to ponder, yet perhaps we might wonder how we can relate to a woman so pure and exalted. Here, then, are four things you and I can draw from Mary’s Immaculate Conception in relation to our everyday lives.
Hearts Open to the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Vir Christi writes on Purgatory, the mudroom attached to Heaven, and the Poor Souls residing there who stand in need of our help.
“Traveling Soul” – (A Trip to Israel)
Writer Serafina in her free verse poem “Traveling Soul” draws upon her own experience of a pilgrimage to Israel to highlight the sufferings of a soul seeking Jesus and struggling to find Him. A perfect poem for all “travelers” in need of encouragement!
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Filling Our Jars with Water
There are many points to meditate on in John’s account of the wedding at Cana. Jesus’ command to the servers has especially attracted my notice.
“Fill the jars with water.”
What a simple order. Anyone can do this. What this means is that…
Filling Our Jars with Water
There are many points to meditate on in John’s account of the wedding at Cana. Jesus’ command to the servers has especially attracted my notice.
“Fill the jars with water.”
What a simple order. Anyone can do this. What this means is that…
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