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At the time of the Fatima apparitions, no water sprung from the ground, as it did in Lourdes, France. Nevertheless, the lack of water in and around Fatima was a very real problem and a difficult one to solve.

Among the many miraculous images of the Mother of God through which she deigns to grant her favors, there is one in the monastery church of the Carmelites in Vienna, entitled the Mother of Grace, or Our Lady of Grace, also known as Our Lady of the Bowed Head.

Human vocabulary is not sufficient to express the holiness of Our Lady. In the natural order, the saints and doctors of the Church compare her to the sun. But if there were any star inconceivably brighter and more glorious than the sun, that is the one to which they would compare her.

Christopher Columbus certainly ranks as one of the greatest men of achievement the world has ever known, and also justly one of the most renowned, for the entire history of Europeans in America originated from his vision, religious sense and adventurous spirit.

The book by Pie Régamey, Les plus beaux textes sur la Vierge, contains a testimony by Mélanie Calvat, the girl who had the vision of Our Lady of La Salette, here is some of the text of this book and comments from Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira.

July 5: From Healer of Bodies to Healer of Souls — Patron of Physicians. Father Anthony died in 1539 at the age of 36 and 27 years later his body was found to be incorrupt.

In the heart of twentieth-century Austria, a remarkable tale unfolded amidst the turbulent winds of political upheaval. One man stood resolute against the encroaching tide of communism. His name was Fr. Pavlicek, and his weapon was but a string of beads and fervent prayers.

What do poinsettias and Nativity scenes share in common? Well, Christmas, obviously. But there is much more to this connection.

Gratitude. Such an easy virtue to practice when things are going well. Learn more about gratitude from Saint Josephine Bakhita.