Our Catholic Faith

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.

Mary’s role as Mother of the Church was not fully realized until after Jesus' death, resurrection and ascension. At the Cross, she was given a new identity that transcended her earthly motherhood. She became the spiritual mother of all the faithful. This role is essential to understanding her participation in the work of our salvation.

Many Catholics are well-acquainted with the Seven Sorrows of Mary. But, a much lesser-known devotion to the Mother of Our Redeemer is her Seven Joys.

August 6th is the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ. This was the date of the dedication of the first church built on Mount Tabor, which is traditionally considered to be the “high mountain” of the Transfiguration.

Also known as the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, this feast honors Jesus Christ, really, truly, and substantially present under the appearances of bread and wine.

Between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost Sunday, the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary spent nine days praying, awaiting Christ’s promise to send His Spirit.

The apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal, in 1917, are referred to by many as the greatest Marian apparitions in history.

September 29: Saint Michael teaches us that it's not enough for Catholics to behave well: it is also our duty to fight evil. He should not just be our model but our help.

September 29: As Saint Gabriel announced the coming triumph of the Messiah, let us pray to St. Gabriel that Our Lord triumph once more in our times.