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Mary in the News: May 2, 2018
By Michael Duricy
Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also, see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.
Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute Features
Updates
- Marian Conference in San Angelo, Texas
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Activities will take place from May 18-20, 2018. The speakers will include: Dr. Gloria Dodd, Director of Academic Programs at the International Marian Research Institute (IMRI); Father Edward Looney, member of the Mariological Society of America (MSA); and Padre Stefano Cecchin, the president of the Pontificia Academia Mariana Internationalis [Pontifical Academy of Mary] (PAMI).
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Mary in Media: Books, Films, Music, etc.
Book Suggestion for Mary's Month of May
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Franciscan Media recommends Mysteries of the Virgin Mary: Living Our Lady's Graces (2010) by Father Peter John Cameron, O.P. The author offers insights into the many feasts of Mary celebrated by the Church. He also shows you how to see that Mary is always at hand, ready to help you become who you are meant to be. Father Cameron is the founding editor-in-chief of Magnificat and the artistic director of Blackfriars Repertory Theatre in New York City.
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From the Marian Treasure Chest
Brother John Samaha, S.M., sent us the text below.
Tribute to Saint Joseph, the Worker by Brother Joe Barrish, S.M.
I never think of Joseph
--As some artists seem to do--
With peach and cream complexion
And eyes of baby blue.
For Joseph was a real man
And certainly you would find
Far more than cutesy ringlets
On his God-directed mind.
Joseph carried more than lilies
He worked with saw and wood
He plied his trade with honor
And earned his livelihood.
So I salute you Joseph
The only of our race
Whom God called "Abba! Daddy!"
When Jesus saw your face.
Marian Events
Event: Morning with Mary
Theme: Presentation by Denise Bossert
Location: Emmaus Catholic Parish, Great Hall, 1718 Lohmans Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78734
Date: Saturday, May 26, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
We invite you to bring your mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends to a very meaningful spiritual morning where we will prayerfully consider ways in which we can bind up each other's hurts and help our Blessed Mother bring her Son's healing to our wounded world.
Denise Bossert is the daughter of a Protestant minister. In 2005, she converted to Catholicism after reading books by Carmelite saints.
Denise is a nationally-recognized writer, speaker, and member of the Catholic Speakers Bureau. Her syndicated column, "Catholic by Grace" is published in sixty-three diocesan newspapers, and she has written for Catholic magazines and appeared on EWTN's Journey Home, Women of Grace, and At Home With Jim and Joy. Her latest book, Stations of the Cross, is about interceding for suffering souls and praying for a healing touch from the Redeemer of all things.
*Light breakfast at 9:00 a.m.
*Presentation starts at 9:30 a.m.
*Book signing right after presentation
Contact Mary's Touch at info@marystouch.org for any comments or questions.
Mary in the Catholic Press
Pope Prays Rosary to Begin Marian Month of May (Zenit) May 1, 2018
Pope Francis on May 1, 2018, made a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love to launch the Marian Month and pray the Rosary--in particular for peace in Syria.
"Dear brothers and sisters, the day after tomorrow, May 1, in the afternoon, I will initiate the Marian Month with a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love," the Holy Father proclaimed after praying the Regina Coeli with the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square on April 30, 2018. "We will pray the Rosary, praying in particular for peace in Syria and in the whole world. I invite you to unite yourselves spiritually and to prolong throughout the month of May the prayer of the Rosary for peace…."
Mary in the Secular Press
The director and editors of All About Mary under the auspices of the International Marian Research Institute do not necessarily endorse or agree with the events and ideas expressed in this feature. Our sole purpose is to report on items about Mary gleaned from a myriad of papers representing the secular press.
Marian Pilgrimage at Maria Stein Shrine (Press Release) April 11, 2018
Come for a faith-filled experience that will teach about different ways the Virgin Mary has appeared to Christians. Pray with these Marian depictions that are part of the Shrine's tradition and architecture. Take time to internalize the messages and examples of Mary in order to deepen your relationship with Christ. For more information, call 419-925-4532.
Dates and Times: Tuesday, June 5 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, June 6 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Saturday, June 9 at 11 a.m.; Sunday June 10 at 2 p.m.; andWednesday, June 13 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.