August 9, 2023 Reflection – Mary became the Lord’s dwelling place!

Mary became the Lord’s dwelling place!   August 9, 2023 Dear Family of Mary! Day 2 of our preparation for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Mr. Perna chose the following quote from Pope Benedict XVI as #2: 2. “St Augustine says: “Before conceiving the Lord in her body she had […]

August 8, 2023 Reflection – Assumed into Heaven, Mary is still close to us!

Assumed into Heaven, Mary is still close to us!   August 8, 2023 Dear Family of Mary! As I was preparing for these reflections before the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, I came across an article written by Tom Perna (www.tomperna.org) For the Assumption, Tom compiled 7 quotes about the Assumption […]

August 7, 2023 Reflection – My Assumption into Heaven!

My Assumption into Heaven   August 7, 2023 Dear Family of Mary! We find ourselves in the midst of the novena before the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This Feast commemorates one of the four dogmas of Our Lady: The Immaculate Conception Her Perpetual Virginity Her Divine Motherhood Her Assumption into […]

August 4, 2023 Reflection – Mother of pure love!

Mother of pure love!   August 4, 2023 Dear Family of Mary! On this final day before your birthday, Mother Mary, we come to you asking to experience and understand in a deeper way, your love. Your love can accomplish anything! Your love is so pure, so strong and so determined! Your love can see […]

August 3, 2023 Reflection – Mary, Mother of Mercy!!

Mary, Mother of Mercy   August 3, 2023 Dear Family of Mary! We continue our personal retreats with Our Lady before her birthday on August 5th! Our Lady is the Mother of Mercy! She embodies God’s mercy in every way. She is always ready to help us in our needs. We call on her instinctively […]

August 2, 2023 Reflection – Our Lady brings us peace…

Our Lady brings us peace…   August 2, 2023 Dear Family of Mary! We continue our personal retreats with Our Lady before her birthday on August 5th! Our Lady has come to us as the Queen of Peace. Her whole mission is to bring peace to earth. And we are called to help her with […]

July 31, 2023 Reflection – Medjugorje Youth Festival 2023

The Closing Mass for the Youth Festival on Cross Mountain! Medjugorje Youth Festival 2023 July 31, 2023 Dear Family of Mary! The Youth Festival ended early in the morning on Sunday, July 30. Hundreds of participants climbed Cross Mountain during the night, to gather at the top for Holy Mass at dawn. Fr. Zvonimir offered […]

July 28, 2023 Reflection – Pure hearts are always young!

  Pure hearts are always young!   July 28, 2023 Dear Family of Mary! The first full day of the Youth Festival was very powerful and very long!! Hundreds of participants climbed Apparition Hill early in the morning, arriving at 6:00 am for prayer with Ivan, the visionary, and Fr. Zvonomir! It was so moving! […]

July 27, 2023 Reflection – By your life bear witness for God’s joy

The 34th Youth Festival in Medjugorje is underway! July 27, 2023 Dear Family of Mary! The Youth Festival in Medjugorje is underway! This is the first full day!! Already I am filled with joy!! Our Lady wants us to be filled with joy! This festival is a huge source of her joy!! Here is a […]