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Queenship of Mary, 22nd August / Marie Reine, le 22 août

2021-08-12T17:40:32Z

Is.9,1-6 Ps.112 Lk.1,26-38 The Queenship of Mary 22^nd August - Feasts of Our Blessed Lady “In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man called Joseph, of the House of David: and the virgin's name was Mary. He went in and said to her, 'Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favour!''” How beautiful it is, this encounter between the Virgin Mary who is Queen of the universe with such a majestic Angel! It (…)

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Feast of the Basilica of Mary Major 5th August

2020-08-05T14:32:39Z

Feast of the Basilica of Mary Major 5th August And Jesus then went out, and withdrew into the parts of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanitish woman came out from those borders, and cried, saying, ‘Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David ; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon.' But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying,' Send her away ; for she is crying after us.' But he answered and said, ‘I was not sent to the lost sheep but of the (…)

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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8th september / La Nativité de Marie, le 8 septembre

2016-06-26T15:37:00Z

Mi.5, 1-4a Is. 61 Mt. 1, 1-16, 18-23 Nativity of Our Lady 8^th September “Don't be afraid of taking Mary to your home, what comes from her is born of the Holy Spirit.” Mi.5,1-4a Is.61 Mt.1,1-16.18-23 "This is how Jesus Christ came to be born.His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being an upright man and wanting to spare her disgrace, decided to (…)

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The Visitation of Mary / La Visitation

2016-03-06T19:38:20Z

So.3,14-18a Is.12 Lk.1,39-56 The Visitation of Mary 31^st May 2016 “Mary set out at that time and wet as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. Now It happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She gave a loud cry and said, 'Of all women you are the most blessed and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Just (…)

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Our Blessed Lady, Mediator 31st August / La Sainte Vierge Médiatrice, le 31 août

2015-12-14T17:58:15Z

Ac.1,12-14 Jud.13 Jn.19,25-27 Our Blessed Virgin Mary, Mediator of All Graces 31 st August What a joy it is to be united to Christians in Belgium to celebrate the feast of Mary Mediator of All Graces. We have no hesitation in saying that we receive the gift of God through others. We also say that the poorest brothers amongst us are privileged 'channels' through which God's graces come to us. It is a daily , concrete experience we have of the mediation of God's Love. We (…)

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Our Lady of Lourdes, 11th of february / N.D. de Lourdes, 11 février

2015-12-14T17:55:13Z

Our Lady of Lourdes Jesus said to Mary :“What do you want from me? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants : 'Do whatever He tells you.'” Wednesday 11^th February 2015 Feast Days of Our Lady. 2. Our Lady of Lourdes “On the third day, there was a wedding feast at Cana in Galilee.The mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited. And they ran out of wine, since the wine provided for the feast had all been used, and the mother of Jesus said to (…)

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Mother of God 1st January / Mère de Dieu, le 1e janvier

2015-11-24T16:17:56Z

Nb.6,22-27 Ps. 66 Ga.4,4-7 L.2,16-21 Mary, Mother of God 1^st January 'Mary, however, kept all these events and meditated them in her heart.' Nb.6,22-27 Ps.66 Ga.4,4-7 Lk.2,16-21 'They made haste to get there, and found Mary and Joseph there with the new-born babe lying in the cradle. After having seen this, they told the story about what had been announced to them about the child." These shepherds are enlightened by the angels, and enter into God's Mystery. In a cradle they (…)

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Immaculate Conception, 8th December / L'Immaculée Conception, le 8 décembre

2015-11-17T20:32:02Z

Gn.3,9-15.20 Ps.97 Ep.1,3-611-12 LK.1,26-38 Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary - 8^th December “In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee, called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David ; and the virgin's name was Mary. He went in and said to her, 'Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favour: The Lord is with you!'” When we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, we celebrate the victory of (…)

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Feast of the Presentation of Our Lady, 21st november / Fête de la Présentation de Notre Dame, le 21 novembre

2015-11-10T04:10:25Z

The Presentation of Our Lady in the Temple 21^st November “Jesus said 'Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Za.2,14-17 Ps.44 11-16 Mt. 12,46-50 “As Jesus was still speaking to the crowds his mother and brother were suddenly standing outside and were anxious to have a word with him.” Mary was around three years old when she was presented in the Temple of Jerusalem, according to Tradition. The Immaculate One was bought by (…)

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Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary / Fête du Cœur Immaculé de Marie

2015-11-04T18:40:49Z

Is 61, 9-11 Sm 2, 1. Lk. 2, 41-51 Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary “Every year his parents used to go to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover. When he was twelve years old, they went up for the feast as usual. When the days of the feast were over and they set off home, the but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem without his parents knowing it.” In her mystery of humility, Mary disappears behind the other person, behind Jesus.She never stops marveling at him.' How is (…)

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