Mary - The Blessed Mother Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/holy-mary/ Catholic Resources for the New Evangelization Tue, 20 Feb 2024 02:50:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://catholic-link.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Catholic-Link_Logo-no-text-32x32.png Mary - The Blessed Mother Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/holy-mary/ 32 32 400-Year-Old Marian Prophecies About Our Age https://catholic-link.org/marian-prophecies/ https://catholic-link.org/marian-prophecies/#respond Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:40:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806195 In our age of wars, transgenderism, abortion up till birth in various nations, natural and moral calamities and a host of other seemingly insurmountable problems, sometimes it looks as if the world has gone barking mad. Many of us remember times that were much more tranquil not so long ago. But take heart. Our Lady […]

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The Rosary Team’s Divine Mission For The New Year https://catholic-link.org/rosary-team/ https://catholic-link.org/rosary-team/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:58:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806034 As the New Year unfolds, many are contemplating resolutions that draw them closer to God.  Volunteering with The Rosary Team is a profound opportunity to deepen one’s spiritual life while contributing to the community through the timeless practice of praying the rosary. The Rosary Team’s outreach to nursing homes holds a special significance in the Catholic tradition. […]

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Why Should You Add This Prayer To Your Rosary? https://catholic-link.org/how-to-add-fatima-prayer-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-add-fatima-prayer-rosary/#respond Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:46:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805314 On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Mother appeared for the first time to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Each time our Blessed Mother visited Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia, she gave some specific instructions to the children. “I have come, to warn the faithful,to amend their livesand ask pardon for their sins.They must not continue to […]

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Comedian Jim Gaffigan Hilariously Shares About His Favorite Marian Apparition https://catholic-link.org/jim-gaffigan-favorite-marian-apparition-our-lady-of-guadalupe/ https://catholic-link.org/jim-gaffigan-favorite-marian-apparition-our-lady-of-guadalupe/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:03:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805875 We can guarantee you’ve never heard the story of this Marian apparition quite like Jim Gaffigan shares it. The entire clip is great, but if you want to jump to this part start at the 4:15 minute mark. Take a listen and enjoy! Jim Gaffigan’s Favorite Marian Apparition Juan Diego‘s uncle did not go on […]

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The Life-Changing Effects Of A Daily Rosary https://catholic-link.org/daily-rosary-catholic-mom/ https://catholic-link.org/daily-rosary-catholic-mom/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805412 I saw struggles with sin unravel before my eyes, I found clarity in my vocation and decided to marry the man I now call my husband. I watched anxieties and worries, wounds, and difficulties dissipate as Our Lady brought me peace and interior quiet I had not known prior. I couldn’t not say the rosary […]

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4 Ways To Draw Closer And Lead Others To The Rosary https://catholic-link.org/rosary-lead-others/ https://catholic-link.org/rosary-lead-others/#respond Sat, 07 Oct 2023 06:07:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805395 When we think of praying the Rosary, we often perceive it as a personal prayer to be explored in the quiet places of our hearts and homes or in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Although the Rosary is beautifully prayed as a private devotional, and our one-on-one time with Jesus through our Blessed Mother is […]

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Ask The Blessed Mother For Help When Adoring Our Eucharistic Lord https://catholic-link.org/eucharistic-lord-adoration-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/eucharistic-lord-adoration-mary/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:09:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805188 Our Lord Jesus Christ calls to our hearts. He humbles Himself in the form of Bread — a simple Host — in order to be available to us — to remain with us, to heal our wounded hearts, and nourish us with His abiding and incomprehensible Love and Mercy. He gives to us the Supreme […]

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Mary’s Name Means Star Of The Sea https://catholic-link.org/star-of-the-sea-mary-name-quote/ https://catholic-link.org/star-of-the-sea-mary-name-quote/#respond Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:31:21 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804992 “Therefore a certain Star has risen for us today: Our Lady, Saint Mary. Her name means Star of the sea; no doubt the Star of this sea which is the world. Therefore, we ought to lift up our eyes to this Star that has appeared on earth today in order that she may lead us, […]

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Here’s What The Saints Want You To Know About The Rosary https://catholic-link.org/quotes-about-the-rosary-saints/ https://catholic-link.org/quotes-about-the-rosary-saints/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:54:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804858 All Catholics are called to be saints. If we genuinely want to grow in holiness, we must study the lives of the saints who have gone before us to learn what habits, virtues, and values guided their path to heaven. It doesn’t take long to realize that a deep devotion to Our Mother and praying […]

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How Mary Fulfills The Jewish Role Of The Queen Mother https://catholic-link.org/mary-queen-mother/ https://catholic-link.org/mary-queen-mother/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:09:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804803 Despise Not Our Petitions Mary is the Queen Mother in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. The Queen Mother had a particular role in the Jewish world and that meaning is elevated and amplified in the age of the Church. From the beginning of the Church, Mary was seen as our Advocate. She intercedes for us […]

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Do You Know Why We Celebrate The Assumption Of The Blessed Virgin Mary? https://catholic-link.org/assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-explained/ https://catholic-link.org/assumption-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-explained/#respond Sat, 12 Aug 2023 06:02:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804667 The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Most Holy Virgin is a day of joy: our Mother is elevated to the heavens. God has triumphed. Love has triumphed. Life has triumphed. It has become evident that love is stronger than death, that God possesses true strength, and His power is goodness and love. After spending […]

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3 Things To Do On The Feast Of The Immaculate Conception https://catholic-link.org/immaculate-conception-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/immaculate-conception-catholic/#respond Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:48:15 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=802865             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Catholic-Link.org (@catholiclink_en) Maryann Riis Dolan( CAST Social Media Director )Maryann is the CAST Catholic Media Director of Social Media. She obtained her Marketing Degree from Auburn University in […]

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Why Are Saturdays Devoted To The Blessed Mother? https://catholic-link.org/first-saturday-devotion-fatima-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/first-saturday-devotion-fatima-catholic/#respond Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:10:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801505 In the third apparition at Fatima, the Blessed Mother told the little seers that, to save souls and avert war, she came to request not just the praying of the Rosary and consecration to her Immaculate Heart, but a “Communion of reparation” on the first Saturdays of the month. In 1925, in a later vision […]

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Two Catholic Artists Release New Marian Hymns Inspired By The Devotion Of Their Grandparents https://catholic-link.org/catholic-music-inspires-devotion-to-marian-hymns/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-music-inspires-devotion-to-marian-hymns/#respond Sun, 18 Sep 2022 03:35:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800411 OCP released two Marian hymns by Catholic artists Steve Angrisano and Sarah Hart in July 2022.  Angrisano’s song, Ave Maria: Mary Sing with Joyful Heart, was inspired by the musical lyrics of Fr. James Quinn, SJ, known for his many hymns in the breviary. Quinn, penned lyrics for each mystery of the rosary, and in Angrisano’s […]

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Why Was This Priest Known As “Our Lady’s Dolphin”? https://catholic-link.org/why-was-this-priest-known-as-our-ladys-dolphin/ https://catholic-link.org/why-was-this-priest-known-as-our-ladys-dolphin/#respond Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:08:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800288 I once received a message from a brother priest I had never met but who followed me on social media. He told me that he was in- interested in incorporating Mary more into his priestly ministry and asked for a recommendation. I recommended Fr. Emile Neubert’s Mary and the Priestly Ministry. It just so happened […]

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5 Times The Blessed Mother Asked Us To Pray The Rosary https://catholic-link.org/marian-apparitions-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/marian-apparitions-rosary/#respond Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:05:45 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800164 Mary has been known to appear many times throughout the world, and quite often the Blessed Mother has reiterated a similar message: pray the rosary. Meditate on the words of Our Lady in these approved apparitions of the Church and heed her call. 5 Times The Blessed Mother Asked Us To Pray The Rosary Our […]

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How Sacred Art Can Elevate Your Prayer Time https://catholic-link.org/sacred-art-prayer-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/sacred-art-prayer-catholic/#respond Fri, 27 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48893 For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to sacred art. I used to buy books as a kid about the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo. Ironically, I had no idea of their Catholic ties, nor would the term “sacred art” have been in my vocabulary. I was simply mesmerized by the beauty. It […]

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How To Throw A Baby Shower For The Blessed Mother: A Planning Guide https://catholic-link.org/baby-shower-mary-blessed-mother/ https://catholic-link.org/baby-shower-mary-blessed-mother/#respond Fri, 20 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48803 Celebrate the Month of Mary Feast of the Annunciation by having a Baby Shower for the Blessed Virgin Mary! Invite the women you love to come over for an afternoon to honor and celebrate Mary and her Baby boy, Jesus! How To Host A Baby Shower For The Blessed Mother Here are some ideas to […]

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Before Palm Sunday: The Friday Of Sorrows https://catholic-link.org/friday-of-sorrows/ https://catholic-link.org/friday-of-sorrows/#respond Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48458 The Friday of Sorrows takes place on the Friday before Palm Sunday and it is a time set aside to honor the sorrowful Blessed Virgin Mary before Holy Week begins. Claudine MacalisangClaudine Macalisang is the admin of Carissimae Dei. She is a Filipino Catholic currently residing in Thailand. She loves reading books about our faith and […]

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The First And Only Approved Marian Apparition In The United States: Our Lady Of Good Help https://catholic-link.org/our-lady-of-good-help-marian-apparition-united-states-shrine/ https://catholic-link.org/our-lady-of-good-help-marian-apparition-united-states-shrine/#respond Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:06:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48342 Who is Our Lady of Good Help? Listen to the story in this video from Champion Shrine in Wisconsin. Our Lady of Good Help is the United States’ first and only approved Marian Apparition Site. In 1859, our Blessed Mother appeared to a young woman named Adele Brise, introducing herself as the “Queen of Heaven […]

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5 Things To Know About Feast Of The Annunciation https://catholic-link.org/annunciation-holy-day-2022-feast-day/ https://catholic-link.org/annunciation-holy-day-2022-feast-day/#respond Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:42:32 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48347 What do you need to know about the Feast of the Annunciation? 5 Things To Know About Feast Of The Annunciation Gospel Reading For The Feast Of The Annunciation Of Our Lord The angel Gabriel was sent from Godto a town of Galilee called Nazareth,to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph,of the house […]

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3 Reasons You Should Consecrate Your Family To St. Joseph https://catholic-link.org/consecrate-family-st-joseph/ https://catholic-link.org/consecrate-family-st-joseph/#respond Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:14:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48243 So…why should you consecrate your family to St. Joseph? 3 Reasons You Should Consecrate Your Family to St. Joseph “The final battle between the Lord and the reign of Satan will be about marriage and the family.” —Sister Lucia of Fatima Friends, God has repeatedly shown us the importance of family.  In the beginning, He […]

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I Do Not Promise You Happiness | Our Lady Of Lourdes https://catholic-link.org/lourdes-prayer/ https://catholic-link.org/lourdes-prayer/#respond Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47892 Prayer Of Our Lady Of Lourdes O Mary Immaculate, Our Lady of Lourdes, virgin and mother, queen of heaven, chosen from all eternity to be the Mother of the Eternal Word and in virtue of this title preserved from original sin, we kneel before you as did little Bernadette at Lourdes and pray with childlike […]

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How To Pray A Pro-life Rosary https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-a-pro-life-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-a-pro-life-rosary/#respond Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:59:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47653 While praying the rosary, offer each mystery and meditate on these short introductory prayers based on the fruits of each mystery with a pro-life focus.  Pro-life Reflections For The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays) 1.      The Resurrection: John 20:1-29 We pray this decade for the fruit of faith, that in the hearts of […]

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Two Times Mary Appeared Under The Title “Mother Of God” https://catholic-link.org/apparition-mary-mother-of-god/ https://catholic-link.org/apparition-mary-mother-of-god/#respond Sat, 01 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47426 The Anti-Bolshevik Mother Of God | Poland | 1920 The Miracle on the Vistula (Battle of Warsaw) was the fruit of an ocean of prayers to our Lady. In the face of danger, the Polish bishops called the Poles to unite. “Be selfless in the service of the homeland, because it is only through great […]

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How Do You Pray The Angelus? A Visual Step By Step Guide https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-angelus-visual-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-angelus-visual-guide/#respond Thu, 23 Dec 2021 13:14:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47163 My grandmother says that in times past in her city people would take a break at noon and wherever they were, whether in the fields or doing any other work, and they would begin to pray the Angelus. Her city was small and she remembers that it was something very beautiful to see how everything stopped for a […]

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The Assignment: Create A Meme Of Fr. Mike Schmitz https://catholic-link.org/the-assignment-create-a-meme-of-fr-mike-schmitz/ https://catholic-link.org/the-assignment-create-a-meme-of-fr-mike-schmitz/#respond Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:59:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47179 Elise McBride, a sixth-grade religion teacher at St. Francis of Assisi school in Ohio, wanted to find a way to help her students understand what Catholics are celebrating on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The common misconception, even among adult Catholics, is that this Feast Day is about the conception of Jesus. However, the […]

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Litany Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Of Life https://catholic-link.org/litany-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-mother-of-life/ https://catholic-link.org/litany-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary-mother-of-life/#respond Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:04:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46067 The demands on the lives of couples who practice natural family planning can seem very overwhelming at times.  Every Catholic couple who is serious enough about their love for our Lord to follow the Church’s teaching on contraception understands this intimately.  The roller coaster ride that NFP can be for some couples can create stress, […]

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What You Need To Know About Private Revelations https://catholic-link.org/private-revelations-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/private-revelations-catholic/#respond Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:29:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=45944 Private Revelation vs. Public Revelation God revealed Himself to humanity in a universal way through public revelation. This self-revelation was made perfectly in Jesus Christ, God made man. The deeds and words of Almighty God in the Old and New Testaments, culminating in Jesus, show us who God is, His great love for us, and […]

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9 Incredible Facts About The Rosary https://catholic-link.org/rosary-facts/ https://catholic-link.org/rosary-facts/#respond Sat, 07 Aug 2021 03:51:59 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43264 The rosary is one of the most well known devotions of the Catholic faith, but do you know these facts about it?! 9 Incredible Facts About The Rosary 1. The rosary is also known as the “bible on a string” because the Mysteries of the Rosary share the Gospel. 2. Catholics are often buried with […]

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4 Olympic Athletes Who Ask The Blessed Mother For Help https://catholic-link.org/catholic-olympics-blessed-mother/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-olympics-blessed-mother/#respond Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:57:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43820 By now, you’ve probably been drawn into the competition, the passion, and the excitement of the Summer Olympics taking place in Toyko. The athletes are an inspiration to all as they give everything they have to the sport that they have spent many hours perfecting. Most of these men and women depend on trainers, coaches, […]

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4 Tips For Planting A Mary Garden https://catholic-link.org/mary-garden-catholic-may/ https://catholic-link.org/mary-garden-catholic-may/#respond Tue, 04 May 2021 14:17:16 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41463 As a little girl in nursery school, I have the vivid memory of my teacher asking our class to bring flowers to the Virgin Mary each Friday. The chapel had a beautiful royal blue carpet that made it easier for us to kneel in prayer in front of the image of the Immaculate Conception, and […]

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How St. Joseph Taught Me To Follow God’s Plan When Things Don’t Go As Expected https://catholic-link.org/st-joseph-gods-plan/ https://catholic-link.org/st-joseph-gods-plan/#respond Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:43:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41425 What St. Joseph Taught Us Things rarely go according to plan. Even if you have the greatest project manager in the world, there are still factors and elements that cannot be controlled. St. Joseph teaches us to place our trust in God, especially when things do not go as expected. St. Joseph, the Betrothed of […]

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11 Times Mary’s Apparitions Proved Her Love For All People, All Cultures, All Races https://catholic-link.org/11-marian-apparitions-mary-remote-world/ https://catholic-link.org/11-marian-apparitions-mary-remote-world/#respond Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:22:00 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=8596 Today we would like to celebrate all that Mary does by presenting a brief gallery that shows us how great is the love of our Mother for people in all parts of the world. She comes to the aid and comfort of her children, even those in the most remote places, to show her neverending […]

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How To Make A Daily Spiritual Plan In 7 Steps https://catholic-link.org/how-to-make-a-daily-spiritual-plan-in-7-steps/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-make-a-daily-spiritual-plan-in-7-steps/#respond Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:09:34 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39750 We know what a spiritual life is, but what’s a basic way that we can get a daily spiritual plan going? What does a daily prayer life look like? Fr. Hanley offers tips and basic practices that anyone can use to get started in living a life of prayer. Listen to Fr. Hanley’s podcast on […]

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3 Things I Learned From PRAY: The Story Of Patrick Peyton https://catholic-link.org/3-things-i-learned-from-pray-the-story-of-patrick-peyton/ https://catholic-link.org/3-things-i-learned-from-pray-the-story-of-patrick-peyton/#respond Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:01:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39666 If you’ve not yet had the opportunity to watch PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton, I highly encourage you to make the time to see this inspiring documentary. Before watching this film I, sadly, had never heard of Fr. Peyton. I had no idea of the incredibly innovative ways he used media to spread devotion […]

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All The Resources You Need For The Feast Of St. Joseph https://catholic-link.org/the-resources-you-need-for-the-year-of-st-joseph/ https://catholic-link.org/the-resources-you-need-for-the-year-of-st-joseph/#respond Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:18:25 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38640 Are you ready to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19? Last year was the Year of St. Joseph. The Holy Father explained why he made this decree in his Apostolic Letter PATRIS CORDE. “Now, one hundred and fifty years after his proclamation as Patron of the Catholic Church by Blessed Pius IX (8 December 1870), I […]

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How Can We Pray The Rosary Better? https://catholic-link.org/how-can-we-pray-the-rosary-better/ https://catholic-link.org/how-can-we-pray-the-rosary-better/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:05:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38077 Jesus warns us not to pile up empty phrases and babble on (Matt 6:7). Protestants often look at the Rosary and say it is just this. And the truth is we can fall into this trap.  We can rush to check a box in praying the Rosary or even when reflecting on direct Scripture passages. […]

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The Hail Mary Broken Down Line By Line https://catholic-link.org/hail-mary-meaning-line-by-line/ https://catholic-link.org/hail-mary-meaning-line-by-line/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:05:36 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37671 “The salvation of the whole world began with the Hail Mary. Hence, the salvation of each person is also attached to this prayer.” – St Louis de Montfort In this greeting by Angel Gabriel, the world changed. God invited humanity to receive Jesus. That’s why it is so important to know what we are staying […]

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How To Pray The Rosary With Children: Embrace The Joyful Chaos! https://catholic-link.org/praying-rosary-family-tips/ https://catholic-link.org/praying-rosary-family-tips/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:24:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37604 Drew and Katie TaylorDrew and Katie Taylor are passionate about equipping and training leaders in the New Evangelization through living awesome Catholic lives and providing light and truth to the world. Drew is an Air Force fighter pilot and holds a Master’s in Moral Theology, while Katie is an Air Force veteran and has a […]

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How Meditation On The Rosary Brings Healing https://catholic-link.org/how-meditation-on-the-rosary-brings-healing/ https://catholic-link.org/how-meditation-on-the-rosary-brings-healing/#respond Fri, 16 Oct 2020 02:34:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37568 We all are in need of healing. Maybe it’s from something life-altering – the death of a loved one, a lost job, a chronic illness, a miscarriage, a hurting relationship. Or maybe it’s from something that seems small, the thing that we want to push aside, but continues to tug at our hearts: a missed […]

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How To Use Your Rosary In The Battle Of Prayer https://catholic-link.org/rosary-video-how-to-use/ https://catholic-link.org/rosary-video-how-to-use/#respond Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:19:19 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37460 October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. Yearly it serves as a challenge and reminder to me to pray the Rosary, to use it as a weapon, and to foster it within my family culture. Hopefully, this article and video inspire you to start or rekindle the Rosary into your daily habits.  Our Childlike […]

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The Seven Sorrows Of Mary: Why You Should Know Them And Pray Them https://catholic-link.org/the-seven-sorrows-of-mary-why-you-should-know-them-and-pray-them-2/ https://catholic-link.org/the-seven-sorrows-of-mary-why-you-should-know-them-and-pray-them-2/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:27:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=25726 The Seven Sorrows of Mary are important for us to know and pray. They are all based on scripture and help us recall Mary’s role in salvation history. Though the practice of praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary dates back to the thirteenth century, there has been a resurgence of this devotion due to the […]

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Mary’s Lent? Find Out About The Dormition Fast https://catholic-link.org/marys-lent-the-dormition-fast/ https://catholic-link.org/marys-lent-the-dormition-fast/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:49:52 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36681 Full of Grace In the first chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke, we hear that the Blessed Virgin Mary is to be the Mother of God. The Angel Gabriel greets Mary with a strange greeting. The angel says, recorded in the Greek, “Chaire, Kecharitomene… (Lk. 1:38).” St. Jerome translated this into Latin as “Ave, […]

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13 Things To Know About Our Lady Of Fatima https://catholic-link.org/13-things-to-know-about-our-lady-of-fatima/ https://catholic-link.org/13-things-to-know-about-our-lady-of-fatima/#respond Wed, 13 May 2020 02:49:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36363 Our Lady of Fatima is one of the most well-known, famous, and venerated Marian apparitions of our day. What is remarkable is how over 100 years later, the message of Fatima cuts right to the heart and speaks to all. Here are some reasons why. 13 Things To Know About Our Lady Of Fatima 1. […]

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Reflections On Spiritual Motherhood https://catholic-link.org/reflections-on-spiritual-motherhood/ https://catholic-link.org/reflections-on-spiritual-motherhood/#respond Fri, 08 May 2020 03:04:37 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36309 Listen to Mother Gabriella of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery as she shares her insights on the significance of spiritual motherhood and the calling that all women have to embrace this vocation. Through this inspiring video, you will gain a deeper understanding of spiritual motherhood and how it can positively impact the world Spiritual Motherhood For […]

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‘Behold Your Mother’: How Coronavirus Is Turning The Church Towards Mary https://catholic-link.org/behold-your-mother-how-coronavirus-is-turning-the-church-towards-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/behold-your-mother-how-coronavirus-is-turning-the-church-towards-mary/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:41:41 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35977 It seems that it is impossible to have a conversation about anything other than the Coronavirus pandemic at the moment. I’ve noticed that my own habit of turning to social media to relax has had its effect reversed, with it only streaming more anxious voices into my life. And yet, as I write this, the […]

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Mary Follows Jesus, Not Fashion https://catholic-link.org/mary-follows-jesus-not-fashion/ https://catholic-link.org/mary-follows-jesus-not-fashion/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2019 14:23:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35390 Famous, powerful women hang out with other famous, powerful people.   Michelle Obama or Ivanka Trump might volunteer at a soup kitchen on Christmas, but usually, they’re speaking to captains of industry, lobbying wealthy donors, or attending cocktail parties with the bold and beautiful.  Famous, powerful, important women associate with their peers. Except one. One famous, […]

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St. Francis of Assisi’s Prayer To Mary https://catholic-link.org/st-francis-of-assisis-prayer-to-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/st-francis-of-assisis-prayer-to-mary/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2019 04:54:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34972 Hail, holy Lady, most holy Queen, Mary, Mother of God, ever Virgin. You were chosen by the Most High Father in heaven,consecrated by Him, with His most Holy Beloved Son and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter. On you descended and still remains all the fullness of grace and every good.Hail, His Palace.Hail His Tabernacle.Hail His Robe.Hail His […]

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15 Promises Of The Rosary | Video https://catholic-link.org/15-promises-of-the-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/15-promises-of-the-rosary/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2019 14:29:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34713 Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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Pray A 15 Minute Rosary Set To Space, AC Window, Jazz, FIREWORKS & More https://catholic-link.org/pray-a-15-minute-rosary-set-to-jazz-space-ac-window-fireworks-more/ https://catholic-link.org/pray-a-15-minute-rosary-set-to-jazz-space-ac-window-fireworks-more/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:51:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34733 Did you know that we are asked to pray the rosary every day during October? I’m so excited to share this resource with you during the month of the Holy Rosary. This is an incredible YouTube Channel and it is a great help for anyone who desires to pray the rosary more. I’ll admit, I […]

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The Ascension Vs. The Assumption https://catholic-link.org/the-ascension-vs-the-assumption-whats-the-difference/ https://catholic-link.org/the-ascension-vs-the-assumption-whats-the-difference/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2019 04:27:51 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34373 Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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Should A 5th Marian Dogma Be Added? https://catholic-link.org/should-a-5th-marian-dogma-be-added/ https://catholic-link.org/should-a-5th-marian-dogma-be-added/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2019 02:17:01 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33654 Before diving into to this question of a possible fifth Marian dogma, take a moment to check out this infographic on the four official declared Marian dogmas. A Fifth Marian Dogma? The Virgin Mary is the Mother of God, preserved immaculate from the moment of her conception, and assumed into Heaven to reign as Queen […]

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How To Pray A Patriotic Rosary https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-a-patriotic-rosary-video/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-a-patriotic-rosary-video/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:37:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33960 Have you ever prayed a Patriotic Rosary for the United States. Follow the guide in our video. How To Pray A Patriotic Rosary Prayers of the Rosary  Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived by the […]

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The Four Marian Dogmas Explained https://catholic-link.org/the-four-marian-dogmas-explained/ https://catholic-link.org/the-four-marian-dogmas-explained/#respond Wed, 29 May 2019 12:03:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33813 There are four Marian (related to Mary) Dogmas.  Dogmas are those doctrines of the Church which have been defined by the Pope and the teaching authority of the Church. Dogmas are teaching, or doctrines, of the Church that have been bolded, underlined, and italicized, so to speak. They are proposed for our belief and faithful […]

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A Guide To Celebrating Mary, Mother Of The Church https://catholic-link.org/a-guide-to-celebrating-mary-mother-of-the-church/ https://catholic-link.org/a-guide-to-celebrating-mary-mother-of-the-church/#respond Tue, 14 May 2019 13:53:48 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33718   In the Fourth Century, St. Ambrose of Milan used a beautiful title for the Blessed Virgin Mary: “Mother of the Church.” This title was officially used by Pope St. Paul VI during the Second Vatican Council. In 2018, Pope Francis added a new feast to the Roman Calendar to be celebrated on the Monday […]

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There’s Something Therapeutic About Watching The Restoration Of This Painting Of Mary https://catholic-link.org/theres-something-therapeutic-about-watching-this-painting-of-mary-be-restored/ https://catholic-link.org/theres-something-therapeutic-about-watching-this-painting-of-mary-be-restored/#respond Mon, 11 Feb 2019 03:11:14 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33249 Watch and marvel as this artist meticulously restores a 150-year-old beautiful painting of Our Lady.  Julian Baumgartner of the Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration in Chicago masterfully uses techniques that will allow this painting to be preserved for another 150 years. The Restoration of Mother Mary The Restoration of Ave Maria   It’s mesmerizing to watch […]

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The Three Hail Marys Devotion: A Simple Lifeline To Love And Holiness https://catholic-link.org/the-three-hail-marys-devotion-a-simple-lifeline-to-love-and-holiness/ https://catholic-link.org/the-three-hail-marys-devotion-a-simple-lifeline-to-love-and-holiness/#respond Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:37:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22866 When you wake up in the morning, get on your knees: One of the greatest means of salvation and one of the surest signs of predestination, is unquestionably, the devotion to the Most Blessed Virgin. All the holy doctors of the Church are unanimous in saying with St. Alphonsus of Liguori: “A devout servant of […]

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Can The Guadalupe Tilma Make An Atheist Convert?! 5 Signs That It’s Possible https://catholic-link.org/can-the-guadalupe-tilma-make-an-atheist-convert-5-signs-that-its-possible/ https://catholic-link.org/can-the-guadalupe-tilma-make-an-atheist-convert-5-signs-that-its-possible/#respond Mon, 10 Dec 2018 20:24:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=32720 Can the Guadalupe Tilma Make An Atheist Convert?! Well, I believe it can. In general, Our Lady appears to men and women of faith, and she does so in order to share a particular message to her children. These apparitions, almost without exception, are accompanied by signs and supernatural occurrences which support the message. In […]

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Trouble with Mary? Rethink Mary And Get Rid Of “Holy Jealousy” https://catholic-link.org/trouble-with-mary-rethink-mary-and-get-rid-of-holy-jealousy/ https://catholic-link.org/trouble-with-mary-rethink-mary-and-get-rid-of-holy-jealousy/#respond Sat, 08 Dec 2018 04:36:41 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=32775 People have all sorts of “Mary problems,” like issues with the titles Catholics give her, with her apparition sites, with her statues in our chapels, or with our dogmas declaring her perpetual virginity, immaculate conception, or assumption into heaven. Those can all be answered with theological apologetics, but on this Marian feast day while you […]

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This Movie Changed How I Think About Our Blessed Mother https://catholic-link.org/this-is-for-those-who-have-never-understood-the-power-of-the-holy-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/this-is-for-those-who-have-never-understood-the-power-of-the-holy-rosary/#respond Thu, 31 May 2018 13:55:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31165 Looking back, I only have one regret from our wedding. The day was filled with joy, family, friends, a beautiful Mass, and plenty of dancing, but every time I go to a wedding I’m reminded of the one thing that we did not do at ours and it breaks my heart. We did not take […]

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Discovering Mary In The Triduum, Easter, And Beyond https://catholic-link.org/discovering-mary-in-the-triduum-easter-and-beyond/ https://catholic-link.org/discovering-mary-in-the-triduum-easter-and-beyond/#respond Mon, 26 Mar 2018 15:47:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=29996 Back in January, I realized that I didn’t know my Mother. No, not my biological mother, my spiritual Mother…our spiritual Mother. The one who not only brought Jesus into the world in a stable, but the one who watched Him suffer, die, and who today can lead us closer to Him if we ask for […]

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Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From the Joyful Mysteries https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-joyful-mysteries-presentation/ https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-joyful-mysteries-presentation/#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2018 18:33:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28982 How many women ache in longing – in one way or another – for the men in their lives (fathers, husbands, boyfriends, sons) to man up? We see the problem, we get exasperated by it, we suffer for it… the struggles of so many men to be grown up, to behave chivalrously, to keep their […]

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If Every Catholic Did This This Year, We Would Change The World https://catholic-link.org/if-every-catholic-made-this-their-new-years-resolution-we-could-change-the-world/ https://catholic-link.org/if-every-catholic-made-this-their-new-years-resolution-we-could-change-the-world/#respond Fri, 12 Jan 2018 16:15:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28469 Looking for a  New Year’s Resolution that could change the world? This idea is simple, effective, and is guaranteed to save souls.  The tradition, known as a Living Rosary, began in France during the 1700s, but it was St. John Paul II that made this devotion more widely known. As a young man, he was […]

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3 Things Mary Teaches Us About How to Follow Her Son | Catholic Bible Study https://catholic-link.org/3-things-mary-teaches-follow-jesus/ https://catholic-link.org/3-things-mary-teaches-follow-jesus/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2017 23:34:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28424 We invite you to watch Father’s video, then prayerfully read the Gospel and reflection. We pray that this might help you in your apostolate, your family, your classroom, or personally… to prepare for and more deeply experience Sunday’s Mass, and to better integrate the Sacrament and the readings into your daily life. 3 Things Mary […]

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Why Is It So Hard To Believe God’s Greatest Promise|Catholic Bible Study https://catholic-link.org/christmas-gods-greatest-promise-and-why-is-it-so-hard-to-believe-him/ https://catholic-link.org/christmas-gods-greatest-promise-and-why-is-it-so-hard-to-believe-him/#respond Sat, 23 Dec 2017 14:01:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28357 “Consider, oh man, what God became for your sake; understand this lesson of surpassing humility presented by a teacher who, as yet, says no word.” – Saint Augustine The word “to promise” means to put in motion. And a promise is the way in which we put our lives in motion. We need to believe that […]

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Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From The Joyful Mysteries | Part 3: The Nativity https://catholic-link.org/feminine-virtues-nativity/ https://catholic-link.org/feminine-virtues-nativity/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:09:34 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=28097 Relations between the sexes: Have they ever been worse? It’s enough to tempt one to despair. Thankfully, the Church is a bulwark of sanity in every human realm, not least of all in matters of sex and sexuality, on the deepest, primordial realities of Male and Female. Those of us who see the chaos and […]

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Are You Willing To Be Wounded? The Paradox Of Mary’s Immaculate Love https://catholic-link.org/wounded-paradox-immaculate-love-gospel-reflection/ https://catholic-link.org/wounded-paradox-immaculate-love-gospel-reflection/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:24:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=27992 “Salve, radix, salve, porta…” – 12th Century Marian Antiphon There are many ways to love. There are ways that cut through the different times in our lives and that often dwell together in our hearts. There are people who love to feel less lonely or to give meaning to their lives. There are those who […]

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A Breathtaking Image Of The Immaculate Conception https://catholic-link.org/breathtaking-image-immaculate-conception/ https://catholic-link.org/breathtaking-image-immaculate-conception/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2017 02:27:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=27903 Giovanni Battista Tiepolo painted this stunning depiction of the Virgin Mary in 1767-1768. The work was part of a project of seven altarpieces commissioned by King Charles III of Spain for the new Church of San Pascual, under construction in Aranjuez. A Breathtaking Image Of The Immaculate Conception The Baroque painting, corresponding to traditional Christian […]

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You’re Going To Want To Watch “Fatima: The Musical” Again And Again https://catholic-link.org/fatima-the-musical-share-production/ https://catholic-link.org/fatima-the-musical-share-production/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:34:55 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26409 Michael Cygan, recent graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, has been working on Fatima: The Musical for the past four years. In partnership with the Morning Star Family Holy Hour and Daybreak Television Productions, the performance premiered on YouTube on October 12th, 2017. The script is based on the writing of Lucia, one of the Fatima visionaries, […]

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What a Broken Statue in a River Can Teach Us About Perseverance: The Story of Our Lady of Aparecida https://catholic-link.org/statue-our-lady-of-aparecida/ https://catholic-link.org/statue-our-lady-of-aparecida/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2017 15:49:48 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26215 October 12th is the anniversary of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patroness of Brazil. The story is a rather unusual one, and yet it’s another beautiful reminder of the love of Our Mother. In 1717, three fishermen prayed to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, that God would grant them a good catch. But, instead […]

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7 Surprising Things That Happen When You Pray The Rosary More Often https://catholic-link.org/7-surprising-things-happen-rosary-often/ https://catholic-link.org/7-surprising-things-happen-rosary-often/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:57:12 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23329 If you ever find the rosary hard to pray, or hard to commit to regularly, read on to find out our seven most surprising things that happen in your life when you start to pray the rosary more often! When you’re finished with this article, don’t forget to check out our ultimate guide to the […]

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Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From The Joyful Mysteries Of The Rosary: The Visitation https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-visitation/ https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-visitation/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:47:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22756 The 5-part series is the fruit of personal meditation, reading, and prayer. It is not an authoritative or comprehensive exposition, nor is it a theological treatment of the virtues as the Church names and categorizes them. Rather, it’s meant to be an informal conversation among friends – among sisters. These reflections are born of a […]

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5 Feminine Virtues I Learned From Mary In The Joyful Mysteries Of The Rosary (Part 1: The Annunciation) https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-mary-annunciation/ https://catholic-link.org/5-feminine-virtues-mary-annunciation/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:53:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23020 These days, I find myself praying often for a restoration of the masculine and feminine virtues in society. There’s so much confusion swirling about, whether it’s  “gender ideology,” sexual orientation, body dysmorphia, or otherwise. We all feel the tensions mounting in the social, political, and cultural realms. Most of us are wounded by this in […]

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What You Need To Know About Gaining A Fatima Indulgence https://catholic-link.org/13th-day-fatima-indulgence/ https://catholic-link.org/13th-day-fatima-indulgence/#respond Wed, 12 Jul 2017 23:55:32 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22362 Did you know that on the 13th day of every month from May through October, 2017, Catholics can obtain an Indulgence in honor of the 100-year anniversary of Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima? First, a quick refresher on the Blessed Virgin Mary’s messages at Fatima, delivered to the three shepherd children, recently canonized Sts. Francisco […]

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That Time Bobby McFerrin Got an Audience to Spontaneously Harmonize the Bach / Gounod Ave Maria https://catholic-link.org/bobby-mcferrin-audience-harmonize-ave-maria/ https://catholic-link.org/bobby-mcferrin-audience-harmonize-ave-maria/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:05:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22304 Synergy: “the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.” It’s a phenomenon that – if you’ve experienced it – almost comes with it a spiritual and bodily high, if that’s not too crass a term for the […]

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If You Desire to Grow in Holiness, Strive for These 10 Evangelical Virtues of Mary https://catholic-link.org/desire-grow-holiness-strive-10-evangelical-virtues-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/desire-grow-holiness-strive-10-evangelical-virtues-mary/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:03:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22225 God knew that we would need examples of how to live the faith well, and He has provided us with numerous Saints to observe and learn from in order that we too may lead holy lives. Of course, the Queen of all the Saints in Heaven is our Blessed Mother Mary and she is the […]

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Antidote To “Your Precious” Screen: The Glorious Icon Of Our Mother Of Perpetual Help https://catholic-link.org/antidote-icon-mother-of-perpetual-help/ https://catholic-link.org/antidote-icon-mother-of-perpetual-help/#respond Tue, 27 Jun 2017 16:08:31 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22094 Have you heard of Our Mother of Perpetual Help, otherwise known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succor? Even if you didn’t know the name, chances are you’ve seen the famous icon representing this title of Our Lady, as it is replicated and displayed in many Catholic churches to this day. The Byzantine icon, which dates […]

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The Sacred Heart Of Jesus And The Immaculate Heart of Mary: A Beautiful Illustration https://catholic-link.org/sacred-heart-immaculate-infographic/ https://catholic-link.org/sacred-heart-immaculate-infographic/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:27:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22051 In June Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. You may have seen various depictions of the image that was given by Our Lord to Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1675. Did you know that you can have an image enthroned in your home? Do you have a special devotion to […]

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The Magnificat: Canticle of Mary And Magnifying Glass Of Intercessory Love https://catholic-link.org/magnificat-mary-intercessory-love/ https://catholic-link.org/magnificat-mary-intercessory-love/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:33:01 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21826 The Magnificat – otherwise known as the Canticle of Mary – is a beautiful, ancient, scriptural “song” of praise spoken by Our Lady. You may have heard the word thanks to the wonderful monthly publication that goes by the same name, but do you know the prayer, itself? “My soul doth magnify the Lord,” the […]

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How To Pray The Rosary? A Step-By-Step Visual Guide https://catholic-link.org/pray-rosary-visual-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/pray-rosary-visual-guide/#respond Sun, 28 May 2017 13:20:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21389 The origin of the Rosary dates back to the year 800, but it has evolved throughout the centuries resulting in the Rosary we know today. The Rosary invites us to make a beautiful meditation about the life of Jesus and the Holy Virgin Mary. Whether we pray it alone or with others, we can offer […]

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May 24th: Feast Of Our Lady Help Of Christians, Ever A Mother For Our Times https://catholic-link.org/mary-help-of-christians/ https://catholic-link.org/mary-help-of-christians/#respond Tue, 23 May 2017 18:38:38 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=20843 The Feast of Mary Help of Christians is celebrated every May 24. We often hear of the invocation “Help of Christians” in the Litany of Loreto, but how did it start and flourish? What To Know About The Feast Of Our Lady Help Of Christians 1. The Battle of Lepanto It was through the intercession […]

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The Brown Scapular: Fatima Centenary And The Wearable Badge Of Devotion To Our Lady https://catholic-link.org/brown-scapular-wearable-fatima-devotion/ https://catholic-link.org/brown-scapular-wearable-fatima-devotion/#respond Thu, 11 May 2017 21:34:17 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21055 How are you commemorating the 100-year anniversary of Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima? How about enrolling in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady? By now, there’s not much that hasn’t been said about Fatima – and you’ll hear no complaints from me on that front! Let Our Lady’s message there resound, let her chosen shepherd […]

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The Ultimate Guide To The Rosary: How To Pray The Rosary, 15 Promises, the History, & More! https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary-rosary-infographics/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary-rosary-infographics/#respond Tue, 02 May 2017 23:58:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=20685 It’s no secret that a devotion to praying the rosary will help you grow in your faith. Mary is our Mother and our advocate. When we ask her to present our needs to Jesus, we can be confident that she will take our requests to her Son. If you’ve ever wondered how to pray the […]

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5 Works Of Art To Help You Pray The Joyful Mysteries Of The Rosary https://catholic-link.org/art-pray-joyful-mysteries-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/art-pray-joyful-mysteries-rosary/#respond Tue, 21 Mar 2017 18:07:59 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19232 Today, we resume our series on sacred art as an aid to praying the Holy Rosary. Sacred art makes sense, and it is just one more of the countless treasuries of our Catholic heritage. The Incarnation of the God-Man, Jesus Christ, would forever infuse humanity – human flesh! – with a meaning and a goodness […]

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These 8 Keys To Prayer Will Change The Way You Pray https://catholic-link.org/8-keys-prayer-change-way-pray/ https://catholic-link.org/8-keys-prayer-change-way-pray/#respond Sat, 18 Feb 2017 21:49:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19537 Prayer is intended to be our way of communicating with God. It is a gift, yet sometimes it becomes a task, a burden, or a mundane part of our daily routine. We may also experience dry spells in our spiritual life and begin to feel disconnected from the God who loves us so deeply. And, many […]

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5 Works Of Art To Help You Pray the Rosary: The Luminous Mysteries https://catholic-link.org/luminous-5-works-art-pray-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/luminous-5-works-art-pray-rosary/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:58:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19263 Did you know that these five mysteries were introduced by Pope John Paul II in 2002? His Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae established a Year of the Rosary – somewhat akin to this past year’s Year of Mercy. For those who try to pray five decades daily, these mysteries are said on Thursdays according to […]

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5 Facts And A Beautiful Video About Our Lady Of Lourdes https://catholic-link.org/5-facts-video-our-lady-of-lourdes/ https://catholic-link.org/5-facts-video-our-lady-of-lourdes/#respond Sun, 12 Feb 2017 00:43:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19446 Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Millions of faithful flock to Southern France every year to visit the Shrine, many seeking healing, while others travel as volunteer medical staff. Maybe you’ve never been, but most of us will have been handed a little vial of Lourdes Water as a […]

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P90X For Catholics? Father Heilman’s “Nineveh 90” Challenge https://catholic-link.org/p90x-catholics-heilmans-nineveh-90/ https://catholic-link.org/p90x-catholics-heilmans-nineveh-90/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2017 18:54:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19205 When it comes to time, hard work and commitment, many of us are willing to push the envelope for the sake of our appearance. We’ll resolve to hit the gym, join a fitness class, follow through on this or that workout resolution for the new year. And, in fairness, sometimes our motivation is more virtuous […]

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5 Works Of Art To Help You Pray The Glorious Mysteries Of The Rosary https://catholic-link.org/art-glorious-mysteries-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/art-glorious-mysteries-rosary/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2017 16:42:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=19134 Far from a distraction away from God or – even worse, as some claim – idolatry, sacred art makes sense.  Whether as a teaching tool, a meditative window or – on the part of the artist – an act of human participation in the creative impulse of God, beauty in art speaks to us ineffably […]

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Emma Stone and SNL Show Us How Mary Could Have Responded on Christmas https://catholic-link.org/emma-stone-snl-show-response-mary-chosen/ https://catholic-link.org/emma-stone-snl-show-response-mary-chosen/#respond Mon, 19 Dec 2016 03:15:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=18610 On rare occasions, Saturday Night Live teaches us important lessons through the use of comedy. Earlier this month Emma Stone played the role of Mary in a Nativity scene. The skit shows Mary getting annoyed with the circumstances of Christ’s birth, concerned about her appearance, and exasperated at the thought of visitors arriving after she has […]

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4 Things You Need to Know About the Feast of the Assumption of Mary https://catholic-link.org/feast-assumption-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/feast-assumption-mary/#respond Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:14:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=16370 The Assumption of Mary’s body and soul into Heaven, celebrated on August 15th, is one of the dogmas of the Church.  A  dogma is a belief held by all Catholics. Yet, there is no mention of Mary’s Assumption in Sacred Scripture. How then, did we come to believe that this event took place? Read on […]

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3 Things to Know About Our Lady of the Snows…in August?! https://catholic-link.org/our-lady-snows/ https://catholic-link.org/our-lady-snows/#respond Fri, 05 Aug 2016 04:26:10 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=16192 Today, August 5th, the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of St. Mary Major, which is also sometimes referred to as Our Lady of the Snows. So why is there a feast involving snow (in the Northern hemisphere) in August?  Read on to find out! 1. St. Mary Major refers to a place, not a […]

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3 Things To Know About Our Lady of Mount Carmel https://catholic-link.org/our-lady-of-mount-carmel/ https://catholic-link.org/our-lady-of-mount-carmel/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2016 01:54:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=15680 Today, July 16th, is the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, the patron of Chile and the Carmelite religious order.   Here we present a few important things to know about Our Lady and the Brown Scapular, but if you wish to read a more detailed history, we suggest checking out the Sisters of […]

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The Saints’ Secret To Attaining Holiness? Devotion To Mary! https://catholic-link.org/devotion-to-mary-the-saints-secret-in-attaining-holiness/ https://catholic-link.org/devotion-to-mary-the-saints-secret-in-attaining-holiness/#respond Fri, 27 May 2016 12:16:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=15074 Though there may not be a perfect formula for obtaining the holiness required to become a Saint, there are a few common characteristics that many of the Saints seem to share.  As you study the lives of the Saints, it becomes very clear that most had a true devotion and love of the Mother of […]

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5 Secular Songs Which Provide Key Insights Into The Meaning Of The “Stabat Mater” https://catholic-link.org/5-secular-songs-which-provide-key-insights-into-the-meaning-of-the-stabat-mater/ https://catholic-link.org/5-secular-songs-which-provide-key-insights-into-the-meaning-of-the-stabat-mater/#respond Thu, 26 May 2016 02:31:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=15068 I wouldn’t be the first blogger to point out that a song like “Let it Be” has certain Marian overtones, but I may be the first one to point out a certain reoccurring Marian theme known as the Stabat Mater in popular music. May is the month of Mary, so usually we are inclined to […]

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5 Practical Ways To Reconnect With Mama Mary This May https://catholic-link.org/practical-ways-to-reconnect-with-mama-mary-this-may/ https://catholic-link.org/practical-ways-to-reconnect-with-mama-mary-this-may/#respond Tue, 10 May 2016 17:41:57 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14651 The Church recognizes how important our relationship with Mary is. In fact, She designates the entire month of May for us to honor her and grow closer to her. We know Mary is Christ’s mother and, by extension, she is each one of our mothers. But do you look to her for guidance? Pray for her intercession? Trust […]

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8 Practical Tips For The Month Of Mary https://catholic-link.org/8-tips-for-the-month-of-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/8-tips-for-the-month-of-mary/#respond Sat, 07 May 2016 16:13:57 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14568 It was in Rome, towards the end of the eighteenth century, one fine evening in May. A child of the poor gathered his companions around him and led them to a statue of Mary, before which a lamp was burning, as is the custom in that holy city. There, these fresh young voices sang the […]

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Change Your Life In 33 Days Using The Same Method As Saint John Paul II https://catholic-link.org/change-your-life-in-33-days-in-the-same-way-saint-john-paul-ii-changed-his/ https://catholic-link.org/change-your-life-in-33-days-in-the-same-way-saint-john-paul-ii-changed-his/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2016 16:23:19 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14396 Thirty-three days doesn’t seem like a very long time to do anything, yet alone change your life. However, it was this devotion that Pope St. John Paul II said was the “decisive turning point in my life”. Our beloved JPII read  (and re-read many times) St. Louis de Montfort’s book True Devotion to Mary which led […]

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90 Ways To Pray…For Those Times When You’re In A Prayer Rut https://catholic-link.org/90-different-ways-to-pray-prayer/ https://catholic-link.org/90-different-ways-to-pray-prayer/#respond Thu, 07 Apr 2016 14:05:56 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=14035 Have you ever found yourself in a prayer rut? Perhaps you’ve been saying the same prayers for so long you no longer pay attention to the meaning behind the words.   Your prayer routine has become just that, routine.  Though it is good to be in the habit of prayer, we must not lose the […]

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6 Things To Notice In This Beautiful Image of Mary and Eve https://catholic-link.org/mary-and-eve/ https://catholic-link.org/mary-and-eve/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2016 06:33:21 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13987 The image we are reflecting on today is titled Mary and Eve. It is a crayon & pencil drawing created by Sr. Grace Remington, OCSO, of the Cistercian Sisters of the Mississippi Abbey.  The image is featured on a greeting card and is available to purchase. The Sisters’ main means of support is the production and sale […]

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Full Of Grace | Catholic Movie Review https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-full-of-grace-2015/ https://catholic-link.org/recommended-movie-full-of-grace-2015/#respond Wed, 02 Mar 2016 03:31:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=13438 Over the years, there have been many films about Mary. Most of them focus on Mary during the life of Jesus, or maybe one of her apparitions. Full of Grace covers a time period that is not frequently seen in films, taking place ten years after the resurrection of Jesus. It shows the life of […]

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National Geographic Names Mary “The Most Powerful Woman In The World” https://catholic-link.org/national-geographic-names-mary-most-powerful-woman/ https://catholic-link.org/national-geographic-names-mary-most-powerful-woman/#respond Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:00:16 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=12204 Back in December of 2015 National Geographic featured an amazing title. Our Mother, Mary, graces the front cover with the title “Mary, The Most Powerful Woman in the World”.  It’s not often that the secular world bestows such a high title on the humble Mother of God we as Catholics love so deeply. What is […]

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Have You Not Been Taking Care of Your Relationship with Mary? Pope Francis Explains Why You Should! https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-explains-why-we-love-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-explains-why-we-love-mary/#respond Sat, 12 Dec 2015 11:18:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=12131 A few weeks back we presented a post for those who don’t feel to comfortable with the whole relationship with Mary. Today, we would like to continue to explain and dive into what our relationship with Mary is all about. As Mother of Christ, Mary is our mother as well. This we believe and accept because Jesus […]

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10 Thoughts You Might Have Had If You’re Not Crazy About Mary https://catholic-link.org/who-is-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/who-is-mary/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2015 03:14:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=11332 Like many people, I have struggled very much with Our Lady’s place in my life. I have struggled to understand her or see the need to pray to her. I have resented devotions towards her and seen her as an unnecessary “addition” to our faith. Yet in all this, I longed very much to understand […]

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How Much Do You Know About These Catholic “Power” Couples? (Quiz) https://catholic-link.org/quiz-yourself-on-these-catholic-power-couples/ https://catholic-link.org/quiz-yourself-on-these-catholic-power-couples/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2015 17:51:25 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=10971 In October of 2016, Pope Francis canonized both Louis and Zelie Martin.  This marks the first time that a married couple was canonized together. In the Catholic Church, we are blessed to have this “power” couple to look to as our example of how a Godly marriage should be. Their example of loving one another, […]

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3 Ways To Use Your Rosary (Hint: It’s Not A Necklace) https://catholic-link.org/3-ways-to-use-your-rosary-hint-its-not-a-necklace/ https://catholic-link.org/3-ways-to-use-your-rosary-hint-its-not-a-necklace/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:32:06 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9772 You probably have a rosary lying around your house somewhere.  Maybe you received it as a Confirmation gift or picked one up when the sweet old lady was passing them out at church, but you don’t really know what to do with it.    If you remember praying the rosary as a kid as something […]

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QUIZ: Which Title Of Mary Should You Use? https://catholic-link.org/which-title-of-mary-will-you-identify-with-the-most-personality-quiz/ https://catholic-link.org/which-title-of-mary-will-you-identify-with-the-most-personality-quiz/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2015 16:13:36 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9647 There are hundreds of titles for Mary and each one brings her honor in a different way.  Why so many different names for one person? Each title reveals to us a different facet of Mary’s character, allowing us to connect with her in a more personal way.   How do you know by what name […]

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Do Catholics Worship Mary? (Video) https://catholic-link.org/do-catholics-worship-mary-catholic-video/ https://catholic-link.org/do-catholics-worship-mary-catholic-video/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:01:40 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=9356 Do Catholics worship Mary? This is an issue that is often misunderstood even among Catholics. This short video clip taken from the Symbolon Series, produced by the Augustine Institute, offers beautiful insight into why Catholics hold Mary in such high regard. The historical background discussing why we give Mary the title of Queen is certainly […]

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10 Messages From The Virgin Mary That Every Catholic Should Know https://catholic-link.org/10-messages-from-the-virgen-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/10-messages-from-the-virgen-mary/#comments Sun, 31 May 2015 16:26:27 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=8629 Catholics are known for our devotion to Mary. For good reason, the Mother of God was full of both grace and wisdom.  Did you know that Mary continues to speak to us today? We would like to share with you a collection of 10 messages from the Virgin Mary that we think every Catholic should […]

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A Powerful Video of the Passion: Have you experienced Christ’s gaze of love? https://catholic-link.org/a-powerful-video-of-the-passion-have-you-experienced-christs-gaze-of-love/ https://catholic-link.org/a-powerful-video-of-the-passion-have-you-experienced-christs-gaze-of-love/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2015 19:00:45 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7759 Easter is quickly approaching and in the remaining time in Lent we ask Our Lady to lead us to her Son. My friend, Julie Rodgers, made this powerful video for a talk about authentic encounter. Clips from the Passion of the Christ show the encounters of love between Mary and her Son and how the […]

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7 Attitudes The Virgin Mary Teaches Us On The Feast Of The Annunciation https://catholic-link.org/7-attitudes-virgin-mary-teaches-us-today-feast-annunciation-incarnation/ https://catholic-link.org/7-attitudes-virgin-mary-teaches-us-today-feast-annunciation-incarnation/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:48:38 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=7605 Today, the Feast of the Annunciation, we are celebrating Mary, celebrating her yes, that yes which opened the world to our Savior. Today is a great day because She has taught us that by the cooperation of a person the doors of heaven have been opened to all mankind. Today we can marvel at the […]

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Mary, Did You Know? – What A Song Teaches Us About The Incarnation https://catholic-link.org/mary-did-you-know/ https://catholic-link.org/mary-did-you-know/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:13:59 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=6595 In what is probably one of the most popular versions of the traditional Christmas song to come out, acapella group Pentatonix gained more than 21 million views on their rendition of “Mary Did You Know?” in just one month of being on Youtube. With a fresh, catchy sound, the old song is striking a very […]

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Fr. Pontifex Answers the Question “Are Catholics Idol Worshipers?” with Powerful Spoken Word https://catholic-link.org/catholics-idol-worshipers/ https://catholic-link.org/catholics-idol-worshipers/#comments Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:01:25 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=2028 Today’s video is another excellent production done by Spirit Juice Studios together with Fr. Pontifex. They gave the video the title of “Idol Worship” because many times that is exactly what Catholics are accused of without really knowing what we believe.  This video is an attempt to creatively give expression to what the Catholic Church teaches […]

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A Social Network Christmas – is this the fastest way to spread the Good News? https://catholic-link.org/social-network-christmas/ https://catholic-link.org/social-network-christmas/#respond Fri, 14 Dec 2012 12:18:07 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1942 The next video in the Advent Avalanche is Igniter Media’s Social Network Christmas, which uses a facebook-style format to tell the Christmas story through the news feeds of Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth and Zechariah, with cameo appearances from the Emperor Augustus and three shepherds. As we know, Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of […]

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Advent: What is it that I want to prepare for? https://catholic-link.org/advent-prepare-christmas/ https://catholic-link.org/advent-prepare-christmas/#respond Sun, 09 Dec 2012 11:11:48 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1840 At this time of year we are bombarded with so many commercials by those who want to sell us all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas – lots of food and a multitude of gifts. How many of these commercials have Christmas carols in the background? When we stop and listen, we soon realise that […]

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What’s the Deal with Catholics and the Immaculate Conception? https://catholic-link.org/5-of-the-advent-avalanche-solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception/ https://catholic-link.org/5-of-the-advent-avalanche-solemnity-of-the-immaculate-conception/#respond Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:06:22 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1806 As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, it is a great day to ask some important questions about Mary, like: “What’s the deal with Catholics and Mary? Why do Catholics worship her? (We don’t.) How could a virgin give birth? What is the Immaculate Conception?” and “Why do Catholics pray to Mary?” These are […]

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Listen as the King of Rock Sings to the Queen of Heaven: Elvis Presley Sings the Rosary https://catholic-link.org/the-king-of-rock-n-roll-sings-to-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/the-king-of-rock-n-roll-sings-to-mary/#respond Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:03:06 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=1400 Today we share a very simple video, no less meaningful in its contents for all its simplicity (appearances can be deceiving).  A video like this, with its sweet melody, hides a rousing rallying call for those who persist in thinking that faith is already condemned to silence, and that it must stay at home, and […]

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Bono and Pavarotti Join Together to Sing the “Ave Maria” https://catholic-link.org/bono-pavarotti-sing-ave-maria/ https://catholic-link.org/bono-pavarotti-sing-ave-maria/#respond Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:45:02 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=336 There’s something special when grown men (and mega celebrities) come together to sing to and about their mother. Check out this video from a night when Bono and Luciano Pavarotti shared the stage in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Rock and Opera never made such a beautiful witness!   Check out […]

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