Paul Elarde presents a series of two minute reflections on the mother of Jesus and her role in the Christian life.
In this edition of A Minute with Mary, we hear the amazing story of how Our Lady came as a missionary to Mexico, and brought 9 million natives to the faith. The post Our Lady, Juan Diego & the Tilma appeared first on Cradio.
Pope Paul VI and St John Paul II both called Mary 'the star of evangelisation'. What does this mean, and why is it significant in the times we are in? The post Mary: Star of the New Evangelisation appeared first on Cradio.
Are you familiar with the five first Saturdays devotion? Paul Elarde explains why it exists and what it involves in this edition of A Minute with Mary. The post What is the Five First Saturdays Devotion? appeared first on Cradio.
One major obstacle in your relationship with God could be your tendency to focus on your failures, reflects Paul Elarde reflects in A Minute with Mary. The post Learn Mercy Through Your Falls appeared first on Cradio.
Haven't got time for prayer? Paul offers some words of advice in this edition of Minute with Mary. The post The Truth About Prayer & Priorities appeared first on Cradio.
In this edition of Minute with Mary, Paul shares about one of his favourite people, the youthful practical joker Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. The post An Inspiring Young Witness: Bl Pier Giorgio Frassati appeared first on Cradio.
In this edition of Minute with Mary, Paul looks at the significance of devotion to the hearts of Jesus and Mary, and our call to personal relationship with them. The post Why a Devotion to the ‘Two Hearts’? appeared first on Cradio.
Paul continues his reflections on the angels by sharing the thoughts of Christian angelic commentators on the fall of Lucifer and the elevation of St Michael. The post St Michael the Archangel: Who is Like God? appeared first on Cradio.
Paul provides the basics on the existence of angels, as well as the role of Mary as their queen, in this two-minute reflection. The post What Are Angels? appeared first on Cradio.
In this two minute reflection Paul provides some advice on how to forgive those who have hurt us. The post Forgiveness is Not a Feeling appeared first on Cradio.
After Pentecost, the Church celebrates the feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. What is the significance of these? The post The Two Hearts appeared first on Cradio.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a saint? Paul looks at a common thread that runs through the lives of many great saints, including St John Paul II... The post Imitating the Saints appeared first on Cradio.
Paul further explores the relationship between Mary and the Holy Spirit in this edition of A Minute with Mary. The post It’s All About Unitive Love! appeared first on Cradio.
St John Paul the Great called St Maximilian Kolbe 'the apostle of a new Marian era'. What did this saint teach about Our Lady and the Holy Spirit? The post St Maximilian Kolbe on Mary & the Holy Spirit appeared first on Cradio.
What does it mean to call Mary 'Spouse of the Holy Spirit? What are the implications for our spiritual lives? The post Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Cradio.
Paul Elarde reflects on the tremendous power of praise in this edition of A Minute with Mary. The post The Power of Praise appeared first on Cradio.
In your prayer life, how much time do you spend in petition, and how often do you give thanks for what you've already received? The post Are You Grateful? appeared first on Cradio.
In this edition of A Minute with Mary, Paul explores two great aspects of prayer that we often neglect: praise and thanksgiving. The post How to Pray Like Mary appeared first on Cradio.
Paul Elarde reflects on how we need to tap into the Source of Love through prayer. The post Finding the Love We Long For appeared first on Cradio.
We may think we can live a 'good Christian life' merely by doing good works - but if our prayer life is neglected, can we truly follow Christ? The post Without Prayer, Christian Life Cannot be Authentic appeared first on Cradio.
Paul Elarde reflects on three pillars of faith that help light the path to salvation: the Eucharist, Mary, and the Pope. The post 3 Pillars of Faith appeared first on Cradio.
Paul Elarde provides a brief background on the brown scapular, its origins and its association with Marian consecration. The post What is the Scapular? appeared first on Cradio.
Paul continues his reflections on Marian consecration, showing how Mary helps us in our call to embrace the cross of Christ. The post Marian Consecration & the Power of the Cross appeared first on Cradio.
Continuing his reflections on Marian consecration, Paul looks at how 'actively letting go' is the secret power of this devotion. The post Are You Afraid to Surrender Control? appeared first on Cradio.
The cares and difficulties of daily life can have tremendous spiritual value IF we refuse to worry and entrust them all to God. The post How to Turn Your Worries into Grace appeared first on Cradio.
Consecration can only change our lives if we integrate it into how we live. We need to hand our lives over to God and entrust ourselves to Our Lady. The post ‘Totus Tuus’: not just a prayer, but a lifestyle appeared first on Cradio.
Paul continues his explanation of Marian Consecration, which represented a turning point in the life of St John Paul the Great. The post A Powerhouse For Your Spirituality appeared first on Cradio.
In an apparition at Fatima in 1917, Our Lady asked that the Holy Father together with the bishops of the world consecrate the world to her Immaculate Heart. The post How One Prayer Changed the World appeared first on Cradio.
What is Marian Consecration? What benefit is it to give ourselves to Mary, when in fact we ought to belong to Christ? The post What is Marian Consecration? appeared first on Cradio.
Ever wondered why Catholics have processions with statues of Our Lady? Paul takes the answer from the Old Testament... The post The Old Testament & Marian Processions appeared first on Cradio.
Have you ever heard Mary referred to as 'Ark of the Covenant'? What does this mean, and why is it significant? The post Mary, Ark of the Covenant appeared first on Cradio.
A reflection on the fifth glorious mystery of the Holy Rosary. The post Glorious Mysteries: The Coronation appeared first on Cradio.
A reflection on the fourth glorious mystery of the Holy Rosary. The post Glorious Mysteries: The Assumption appeared first on Cradio.
A reflection on the second glorious mystery of the Holy Rosary. The post Glorious Mysteries: The Descent of the Holy Spirit appeared first on Cradio.
A reflection on the second glorious mystery of the Holy Rosary. The post Glorious Mysteries: The Ascension appeared first on Cradio.
A reflection on the first glorious mystery of the Holy Rosary. The post Glorious Mysteries: The Resurrection appeared first on Cradio.
Join Christ on His path to Calvary by reflecting on the sorrowful mysteries. The post Sorrowful Mysteries: The Crucifixion appeared first on Cradio.
Join Christ on His path to Calvary by reflecting on the sorrowful mysteries. The post Sorrowful Mysteries: The Carrying of the Cross appeared first on Cradio.
Join Christ on His path to Calvary by reflecting on the sorrowful mysteries. The post Sorrowful Mysteries: The Crowning with Thorns appeared first on Cradio.
Join Christ on His path to Calvary by reflecting on the sorrowful mysteries. The post Sorrowful Mysteries: The Scourging at the Pillar appeared first on Cradio.
Join Christ on His path to Calvary by reflecting on the sorrowful mysteries. The post Sorrowful Mysteries: The Agony in the Garden appeared first on Cradio.
Why does Our Lady have such a special relationship with The Divine Mercy? Paul explains in this episode of A Minute with Mary. The post Mary Is Our Mother Thanks to God’s Mercy appeared first on Cradio.
St Faustina suffered many hardships throughout her life, but her example shows us how we can go to Our Lady for assistance in carrying our own crosses. The post How St Faustina Could Carry Her Cross appeared first on Cradio.
Most of us would know about St Faustina as the apostle for Christ's message of Divine Mercy, but did you know she was also an apostle of Mary in learning holiness? The post Mary: Mentor of St Faustina appeared first on Cradio.
In A Minute with Mary, Paul reflects that though Mary was without sin, she embraced suffering according to the will of God and for her children. The post Mary’s ‘Yes’ to the Cross appeared first on Cradio.
In this edition of A Minute with Mary, Paul reflects on how Mary teaches us to have faith, to trust in God and to open ourselves to His perfect will. The post Mary, the Model of Faith appeared first on Cradio.
What does the Angel Gabriel's greeting 'Hail, Full of Grace' mean? Paul reflects in this edition of A Minute with Mary. The post Hail, Full of Grace appeared first on Cradio.
In this edition of A Minute with Mary Paul looks at St Joseph as a model of masculinity and fatherhood. The post Joseph: Model of Fatherhood appeared first on Cradio.
In this edition of A Minute with Mary Paul continues his reflections on the role of St Joseph in the Holy Family. The post Joseph: Spouse of Mary appeared first on Cradio.
In this edition of A Minute with Mary Paul reflects on the perfect father-son relationship that existed between Christ and St Joseph. The post Joseph: Foster-Father of the Redeemer appeared first on Cradio.
In this edition of A Minute with Mary Paul reflects on how we are called to be sons of The Father and coworkers with Christ. The post Dare to Call Him ‘Father’ appeared first on Cradio.