"The whole flame streamed inwards; and then I suddenly saw that Anna received the shining child Mary in her hands, wrapped her in her mantle, pressed her to her heart, and laid her naked on the stool in front of the holy relics, still continuing her prayer. Then I heard the child cry, and saw that Anna brought out wrappings from under the great veil which enveloped her. She wrapped the child first in gray and then in red swaddling bands up to her arms; her breast, arms, and head were bare. The appearance of the burning bush around Anna had now vanished."
‘Life of Mary’ by Bl. Anne Catherine Emmerich; Part II; Chapter 2. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION…’; 4.2 MARY’S BIRTH…‘pages 71-72; points 4.2; Part II [Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich – XVIII-XIX Century AD; born: Flamschen, Holy Roman Empire/died: Dulmen, German Confederation; Mystic; Stigmatist, Writer] Anna knelt before the little cupboard with one of the women on each side and the third behind her. She recited another hymn; I think it mentioned the burning bush of Moses. Then I saw the room filled with supernatural light which became more intense as it wove itself round Anna. The women sank to the ground as though stunned. The light round Anna took the exact form of the burning bush of Moses on Horeb, and I could no longer see her. The whole flame streamed inwards; and then I suddenly saw that Anna received the shining child Mary in her hands, wrapped her in her mantle, pressed her to her heart, and laid her naked on the stool in front of the holy relics, still continuing her prayer. Then …More
Without Love, Everything Else Is Nothing St. Paul emphasizes that while faith, hope, and charity are all essential, charity is the greatest virtue because it endures beyond faith and hope. True charity, a supernatural love for God and neighbor, flows from a deep love for God and is characterized by selflessness and a focus on the well-being of others. To be chosen, we must answer God’s call with faith, hope, and, most importantly, charity. Fr. Altier is a Priest at Holy Trinity Parish in South St. Paul: Home | Holy Trinity Parish You can also find Fr. Robert Altier’s homilies and talks on: catholicparents.org: Daily Homilies | Catholic Parents Online Gloria.TV: /Catholic%20Parents%20OnLine Rumble: rumble.com/user/CatholicParentsOnLine Twitter: Catholic Parents Online (@CatholicPa42753) on X For access to a library of talks by Fr. Robert Altier, go to: podia.com To order Fr. Altier's book, God's Plan for Your Marriage, go to the website: God's Plan For Your Marriage Book – God's Plan …More
"God is most exalted and above all creatures, and He would not be the Most High, if we could attain or comprehend his great works. Infinite He is in wisdom and goodness, rich in the treasures of his benefits. As Lord of all and needing none, He can distribute them to whomsoever He wishes, and He cannot err in the selection. He can love and confer his favor to whomsoever He chooses, and He can love whom He likes; He can raise up, create and enrich according as it is his good pleasure."
‘CITY OF GOD’ by MARY OF AGREDA; Volume One ~ The Conception; Chapter IX ~ ‘THE REST OF THE TWELFTH CHAPTER…’; points 106, pages 104-105; part I [Venerable Mary of Agreda – XVII Century AD; born: Agreda, Spain/died: Agreda, Spain; ‘Lady in Blue’; Abess; Writer; Mystic] Chapter IX ~ THE REST OF THE TWELFTH CHAPTER OF THE APOCALYPSE is EXPLAINED. 106. “And there was a great battle in heaven; Michael and his angels fought with the dragon and the dragon fought and his angels.” When the Lord had manifested these things to the good and to the bad angels, the holy prince Michael and his companions, with the permission of God, gave battle to the dragon and his followers. It was a wonderful battle, for it was fought with the understanding and the will. Saint Michael, burning with zeal for the honor of God and armed with divine power and with his own humility, resisted the arrogant pride of the dragon, saying: “Worthy is the Highest of honor, praise and reverence, and of being loved, feared and …More
ANCHOR OF FAITH Welcome to ANCHOR OF FAITH, a space to strengthen your faith in God through biblical stories, daily prayer, Bible teachings, and messages of hope. Here you'll find content that will help you draw closer to God, experience inner peace, overcome difficult times, and live with purpose by following the example of Jesus, based on the Word of God. On this channel you will discover: Stories that reveal the wisdom of the Bible. Powerful prayers to find comfort and guidance from God. Practical biblical teachings to apply faith in your daily life, following the words and teachings of Jesus. Reflections on faith that strengthen your relationship with God and help you walk with confidence and hope. ANCHOR OF FAITH is a place to grow spiritually, delve deeper into the Scriptures, and learn to live each day with the guidance of Jesus and the presence of God. You can find the Anchor of Faith YouTube link here. Ancla de fe The videos are available in Spanish and English audio …More
Carlo Maria Viganò interviewed by Gaetano Masciullo for LifeSiteNews Sep 10, 2026 LifeSiteNews: Your Excellency, in your new book you argue that today the first enemy of the papacy is the Pope himself. How do you explain this paradox? Archbishop Viganò: The paradox is only apparent, and it is resolved as soon as one distinguishes what Catholic theology always distinguished: the Papacy as a divine institution, willed by Our Lord when He said to Peter, “Tu es Petrus,” and the individual person who at any given moment in history occupies the Chair of Peter. The Papacy is indefectible, because it is of Christ; the person of the Pope is a man, with his free will, who may correspond to the grace of state or reject it. On the other hand, the Church prays for the Supreme Pontiff, asking the Divine Majesty to preserve the Domnum Apostolicum in Holy Religion, precisely because she knows that his perseverance in the Faith is not automatically guaranteed by the office. If this were not so, that is …More
CCCB documents ad absurdam. Concentrate upon transmitting the Faith as it has been evangelized for two millennia. Too many prelates shuffling papers and looking busy when the Lord beckons them to shepherd.