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In this episode of Fatima Today, hosts Barb Ernster and Katie Moran explore the rich Marian devotions of the Eastern Church. They discuss the Akathist Hymn to the Theotokos and the deep veneration of the Mother of God under the title of “Protection.” The conversation highlights the miraculous Icon of Our Lady of Mariapovch, which began shedding tears in 1670 and now resides in the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Vienna, with copies in Hungary and at a shrine in Cleveland, Ohio. Katie also shares the story of the apparitions of Our Lady of Hrushiv in Ukraine on May 12, 1914, where the Blessed Mother warned of Russia becoming godless and pleaded for the rosary—drawing a powerful connection to the message of Fatima. The episode concludes with a reflection on four beloved icons traditionally attributed to St. Luke: Our Lady of Vladimir in Russia, Our Lady of Czestochowa in Poland, Salus Populi Romani in Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major, and Our Lady of Perpetual Help in the Church of St. Alphonsus Liguori. These sacred images testify to the enduring love and protection of the Blessed Mother across East and West.  

Join Mary Jane Fox as she spiritually travels to the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, and Mother of all men and women. It is the first, largest, and oldest church dedicated to the Mother of God, and the final resting place of Pope Francis. During our journey, Mary Jane will discuss:  Relic of the Manger  The Marian image, painted by St. Luke.  Why Mary is called Mother of all Mankind.  Click here to visit the official webpage for this episode. Jewel for the Journey: "In trial or difficulty, I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear." - St. Therese of Lisieux Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope, click here to get started. Learn more at https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/media-and-resources/all-media-series/journeys-of-hope.html Help us spread hope! https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/support/

Thursday, May 1, marks the first day of Foster Care Awareness Month on campus. Students can receive a free foster care t-shirt with any donation. To claim the tee, visit the Guardian Scholars table on upper campus. To find out more details about events and ways to donate, speak to any guardian scholar or use the Events & Orgs app on your CSULB Single Sign-on.Beach Pride Events and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center are hosting Queer Prom on Thursday, May 1. From 7-10 p.m. in the University Student Union Games Center, students and non-students can enjoy a classic night of dancing, games and refreshments. The prom is free for students but $10 for non-students. For more info or any questions, email ASI-Beachpride@csulb.edu.On Monday, April 21, a video circulated showing a man throwing his puppy into the cement and kicking her while she was down. The suspect is 28-year-old Alexander Cueva, whom detectives found on Tuesday. Cueva was taken to the city jail. The dog was placed into the hands of Long Beach Animal Care Services, who released a statement on Wednesday announcing positive news about her recovery. Cueva's arraignment is today, Monday, April 28.After terminating the legal status of thousands of international students, the Trump administration announced the restoration of their student visas. This news was released in court on Friday, April 25. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had obtained and terminated thousands of federal student records, which led to deportations and revoked visas. There were dozens of lawsuits against these actions, with several judges issuing emergency orders blocking ICE from terminating records.Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, at his home in Vatican City. At the age of 88, he experienced a stroke that led to a coma and heart failure. The Argentine was laid to rest on Saturday, April 26, at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. He is the first pope to be buried outside Vatican City since 1903. Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will convene to elect a new pope, which must begin within 15-20 days following the death of a pope.On Friday, April 25, Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to his federal charges of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This case is the Justice Department's first attempt to seek capital punishment since the Biden administration halted its use. Since Thompson's murder in December 2024, Manigone has been held in a federal jail in Brooklyn.Host & Editor: Gianna EcheverriaProducers: El Nicklin, Aidan SwanepoelLike, comment, and follow us on your favorite platform for more content!Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/long-beach-current-podcasts/id1488484518Spotify⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4HJaqJep02kHeIQy8op1n1⁠⁠⁠⁠Overcasthttps://overcast.fm/itunes1488484518/long-beach-current-podcasts

John 20:19-31When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.” Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name. All across the country—and the world, for that matter—congregations are hearing sermons on Pope Francis, as they should. In fact, I am certain Lutherans will have not preached this much about a pope since the days of the Reformation! I am also certain today's sermons speak much kinder of the Pope than Luther, who called the pope of his day a sewer of wickedness and the antichrist. Today, there will be none of that. Pastors of all denominations are lifting up Pope Francis' advocacy on migration, environmentalism, and reform in the Catholic Church. Many will praise him for his efforts to empower women and his more open posture toward the LGBTQ faithful. Others will highlight the simple lifestyle Francis chose, long before he became pope. In Argentina, when he was known by his birth name, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he eschewed the opulence of the bishop's palace, choosing instead to live in a modest apartment. He cooked his own meals, regularly visited the slums of Buenos Aires, and took public transportation. People regularly saw the archbishop on the bus. It wasn't just about frugality—it was about solidarity. He wanted to live close to the people he served. He was a shepherd who smelled like his sheep.This commitment continued when he became pope. In 2013, Francis declined the luxurious papal apartments in the Apostolic Palace, choosing instead a two-room suite in a guesthouse for clergy visiting the Vatican. Breaking a century-old tradition, Francis said, “I am not used to opulence. is good for me and prevents me from being isolated.”Even yesterday, at his funeral, Francis was placed in a simple wooden box, not the traditional triple casket. His final resting place at St. Mary Major has no grand tomb, no ornate inscription—just a plain headstone with the name "Francis." A quiet, fitting end to a life marked by humility, service, and downward mobility.How fitting it is, then, that Francis' death coincides with the story of Thomas, because both Francis and Thomas were deeply familiar with the wounds of Jesus. Usually when we hear this story from John, we focus on Thomas' doubt. We jump to his defense—saying we all want proof, all want what others have received. But today, what stands out to me is Thomas' courage and Jesus' graciousness. How gracious it is for Jesus to offer his wounds to Thomas, to provide exactly what his faith needs. It's as if Jesus says, “If it's my wounds Thomas needs to believe, then it's my wounds I will give.”It is a remarkable grace—to show someone your wounds, to put on display the very thing that inflicted pain, to reveal the reminders of rejection. Yet Jesus doesn't stop there. He invites Thomas to touch them. That is grace upon grace.And it works.Thomas doesn't simply see the wounds and say yes, Jesus has risen. Thomas goes further in both deed and word than all the other disciples. I imagine his fingers trembling as he touched the still-scabbing nail marks. His hand must have shook as he reached into the spear-sized hole in Jesus' side. And then, only after entering the wounds, Thomas says the deepest confession of faith yet uttered in the Gospel.: "My Lord and my God!"Not just master, not just teacher— my God.Jesus is revealed not through strength but through weakness. Not in greatness but in meekness. It's not a miracle of abundance, not a sign of divine power, but wounds that lead to worship. Seeing the wounds, the disciples recognize Jesus. Touching the wounds, Thomas' faith is born anew.Francis understood this. He knew that if he wanted to encounter the risen Christ, he needed to find and touch Christ's wounds just as Thomas did. In one homily, Francis said:"How can I find the wounds of Jesus today? I cannot see them as Thomas saw them. But I can find them in doing works of mercy and in giving to the bodies of our injured siblings in Christ, for they are hungry, thirsty, naked, humiliated, in prison, in hospitals. These are the wounds of Jesus in our day."This wasn't something Pope Francis merely preached about. He embodied this, too.Early in his papacy, he traveled to Lampedusa to mourn migrants lost at sea and decry the "globalization of indifference." In war-torn Bangui, he entered a besieged Muslim neighborhood to preach peace, declaring Christians and Muslims brothers and sisters. In Bangladesh, he met with Rohingya refugees, embraced their suffering, and called them "the presence of God today."But perhaps the most moving example is this: That is Pope Francis doing a video call through WhatsApp with the only catholic church in the Gaza strip. What's remarkable is that Francis has called that community every night at 7pm since the third day of the war. Anton, the spokesperson of the congregation, said “the pope would always ask how we were, what did we eat, did we have clean water, was anyone injured?" Was anyone injured? Even from a video call, Francis did his best to enter their wounds, to see suffering, to understand the pain they were enduring, that they continue to endure. And he did this every night, no matter how busy he was or where he was, telling them he was praying for them. I imagine the community on the other end of the call did in fact show the pope their wounds, like when bombs fell on the attached school, killing six Christians sheltering there. Or in these last eight weeks while no humanitarian aid has been allowed in and people have died from starvation and disease.Anton says the pope's final call came on Saturday, two days before he died. Francis told them he was praying for them and said he needed their prayers. "He told us not to worry as he would always be there for us," Anton said. "He was with us until his last breath."It is not our inclination to look at wounds, let alone touch them. We tend to look away from pain, suffering, and death. Yet the story of Jesus and Thomas, and the example of Francis, invite us to do just the opposite.And I get it—looking away is easy, even necessary sometimes. All the hurt and injustice can feel overwhelming, paralyzing even. But to have the option to look away is a privilege many do not have. The invitation Jesus gave Thomas is the same invitation given to us: reach out your hand. Touch the wounds.I know we aren't the pope. We can't just call someone in Gaza or travel to the war-torn places of the world. But are there not wounds here, among us? Like in our neighbors grieving losses we don't always see. In young people fighting battles with anxiety and loneliness. In the elderly who sit in nursing homes, too often forgotten. In the struggling families trying to make rent here in Central Indiana. The wounds of Jesus are in the growing homeless population in downtown Indianapolis. They are in the food pantries and shelters that are stretched thin, even in our own backyard. They are in the racial and economic divides that persist right here in central Indiana.Friends, the invitation Jesus gave to Thomas — "Reach out your hand and touch" — is the same invitation he gives to us. To draw near. To notice. To listen. To show up.So where, in your daily life, is Jesus inviting you to touch a wound? - In the coworker going through a divorce? - In the friend who's been quiet for too long? - In the neighbor who just lost a job?And for the wounds across the world: stay informed. Pray. Vote. Protest. Give generously. Stand against oppression that causes such suffering. Only when we are familiar with the wounds and what causes them can we do something about them.And Though your fingers may tremble and your hands may shake as you do it, you are reaching out to Jesus himself. And there—in the trembling, in the reaching—we find him.The risen and living Christ, our Lord and our God. Amen.

Friends of the Rosary,Over 250,000 people attended Pope Francis' funeral ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica, including leaders from across the globe.In the funeral homily, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals, described the late pontiff as "a pope among the people," making the number of attendees at his funeral symbolic of his impact on others.After the Mass, Francis' wooden coffin was placed on an open-air popemobile and transported to the burial site at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore outside the Vatican.It was a solemn procession from St. Peter's Square through the streets of Rome. Crowds of faithful lined the route as the late pontiff made his final journey to the basilica he visited more than 100 times during his papacy.The historic Marian basilica will be the pope's final resting place, where he will be buried in a simple tomb marked only with the word "Franciscus."Pope Francis specifically requested burial at St. Mary Major, where seven other popes have their final resting place.Pope Francis, the humble pontiff whose acts of inclusiveness, modesty, and mercy rippled through his 12-year papacy, was laid to rest Saturday in a service he deliberately simplified.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York• ⁠April 26, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET  

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports, after the Mass in St Peter's Square, Pope Francis' coffin was taken to St. Mary Major Basilica for burial.

The FBI arrested a Wisconsin county judge on obstruction charges, accusing her of preventing the arrest of a man by immigration authorities during a federal law enforcement operation at her courthouse. CBS News has confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an unsecured internet connection installed in his office to access the messaging app Signal on his computer — a report the Department of Defense has denied. Pope Francis will be buried at St. Mary Major, the basilica he quietly visited on his first day as pope. CBS News' Norah O'Donnell reports the marginalized — those he championed throughout his papacy — will be the last to pay their respects before he is buried. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Sherman, NewsNation National Correspondent, joins Lisa Dent live from the Vatican to share details on how to watch Pope Francis’ funeral which will occur on Saturday, April 26th at 3 a.m. CT and how Pope Francis chose to be buried in Rome, at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, which makes this burial unique.

Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at St. Peter's Basilica. But he has chosen to be buried in another church, the Basilica of St. Mary Major on the Esquiline Hill in central Rome. This magnificent basilica, founded in 432 AD, is the home of the relic of the Holy Manger and the Salus Populi Romani, one of the most beloved icons of the Catholic Church. Greg explains why this church is a hidden gem and ought to be near the top of your list of places to visit when you go to Rome. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com

We continue to celebrate the Resurrection in this Octave of Easter and also remember the late Pope Francis. On today's show, Liz Lev will talk about the Holy Father's choice to be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Ken Craycraft will discuss his legacy in light of Catholic Social Doctrine. Plus Fr. Rob Jack and Gary Zimak will reflect on his death in light of the promise of new life in the Resurrection we celebrate this week.

Good morning, and happy Easter! We continue to celebrate the Resurrection in this Octave of Easter and also remember the late Pope Francis. On today’s show, Liz Lev will talk about the Holy Father’s choice to be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Major. Ken Craycraft will discuss his legacy in light of Catholic Social Doctrine. Plus Fr. Rob Jack and Gary Zimak will reflect on his death in light of the promise of new life in the Resurrection we celebrate this week. Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra – This is Our Faith Fr. Rob Jack – Driving Home the Faith Gary Zimak – Following the Truth Ken Craycraft – Citizens Yet Strangers Fr. Patrick Briscoe – Our Sunday Visitor Marlon De La Torre – Knowing Is Doing Liz Lev – Elizabeth-Lev.com Fr. Boniface Hicks – Father Boniface.org Laura Strietmann – Cincinnati Right to Life Fr. Dave Pivonka – Franciscan University Fr. Augustine Wetta – Humility Rules Kris McGregor – Discerning HeartsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, Tuesday within the Octave of Easter, we continue to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Pope Francis as we pray through our daily Rosary for the repose of his soul.The Vatican announced that Francis, the first pope from Latin America, passed away due to a sudden stroke and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse after 38 days of hospitalization, and revealed that his will requested a humble tomb with the inscription "Franciscus" at St. Mary Major, one of the four major basilicas in Rome.This burial place contains the Salus Populi Romani, an ancient icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the health of the Roman People. Pope Francis was always there, thanking Jesus through Mary.The funeral Mass will take place this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. local time in St. Peter's Square (4:00 p.m. ET).Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, and priests from across the globe.Earlier, on Wednesday, the coffin containing the Pope's body will be carried from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta to St. Peter's Basilica, so that the faithful may pay their respects until Friday, and then to the Basilica of St. Mary Major for entombment.In his Easter Sunday homily, Francis called "Christians to actively seek the risen Jesus in their daily lives", urging believers to 'run' just as the disciples did after discovering the empty tomb.“We must look for him without ceasing,” emphasized the Pope. “Because if he has risen from the dead, then he is present everywhere, he dwells among us, he hides himself and reveals himself even today in the sisters and brothers we meet along the way.”In today's Gospel (John 20:11-18), we find Mary Magdalene weeping by the tomb of the risen Lord.Jesus said, "Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers..."The idea is not to cling to Jesus, but to proclaim what He has accomplished.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will. Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York• ⁠April 22, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday at St Peter's Basilica. The dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, will lead the service. At the end of the funeral, the Pope's body will be moved to St Mary Major for the burial. Pope Francis died yesterday at the age of 88 following weeks of poor health. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Communications Officer for the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) Sheila Pires

Send us a textThe passing of Pope Francis marks a pivotal moment in Catholic history, triggering ancient protocols that few outside the Vatican understand. As a canon lawyer within the Roman Catholic Church's legal system, I'm uniquely positioned to guide you through the fascinating reality behind papal succession.Forget Hollywood's conspiracy theories and dramatic interpretations. The truth about what happens when a pope dies is simultaneously more mundane and more fascinating. From the Camerlengo calling the Pope's name three times in a final attempt to wake him, to the ceremonial destruction of the Fisherman's Ring with shears and a silver hammer, these traditions carry deep symbolic meaning developed over two millennia.Pope Francis, true to his humble character, has chosen to break with several papal traditions. His body will be displayed at ground level rather than elevated during public viewing. Most significantly, he'll become the first pope in over a century to be buried outside St. Peter's Basilica, choosing instead St. Mary Major church where he often prayed before an ancient icon believed to have been painted by St. Luke himself. Rather than the traditional three nested coffins, Francis requested a single coffin of wood and zinc.The coming days will bring the gathering of cardinals from around the world as they prepare for the conclave – the secretive process where they'll elect the next pope in the Sistine Chapel. While the governance of the Church temporarily falls to the College of Cardinals, we stand at a moment of profound transition in Catholic leadership. Whether you're a devoted Catholic or simply fascinated by these ancient traditions, this unprecedented moment offers a rare glimpse into ceremonies typically shrouded in mystery. What surprises might the Holy Spirit have in store? Only time will tell.

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 467The Saint of the day is Blessed Carlo AcutisBlessed Carlo Acutis’ Story Born in London and raised in Milan, Carlo's wealthy parents were not particularly religious. Upon receiving his first communion at age seven, Carlo became a frequent communicant, making a point of praying before the tabernacle before or after every Mass. In addition to Francis of Assisi, Carlo took several of the younger saints as his models, including Bernadette Soubirous, Jacinta and Francisco Marto, and Dominic Savio. At school Carlo tried to comfort friends whose parents were undergoing divorce, as well as stepping in to defend disabled students from bullies. After school hours he volunteered his time with the city’s homeless and destitute. Considered a computer geek by some, Carlo spent four years creating a website dedicated to cataloguing every reported Eucharistic miracle around the world. He also enjoyed films, comics, soccer, and playing popular video games. Diagnosed with leukemia, Carlo offered his sufferings to God for the intentions of the sitting pope—Benedict XVI—and the entire Church. His longtime desire to visit as many sites of Eucharistic miracles as possible was cut short by his illness. Carlo died in 2006 and was beatified in 2020. As he had wished, Carlo was buried in Assisi at St. Mary Major's “Chapel of the Stripping”, where Francis had returned his clothes to his father and began a more radical following of the Gospel. Among the thousands present for Carlo's beatification at Assisi's Basilica of St. Francis were many of his childhood friends. Presiding at the beatification service, Cardinal Agostino Vallini praised Carlo as an example of how young people can use technology to spread the Gospel “to reach as many people as possible and help them know the beauty of friendship with the Lord.” His liturgical feast is celebrated on October 12. Reflection Carlo Acutis did not strive to become famous but rather to cooperate as generously as possible with God's grace. That journey brought him many experiences, but they were all united by a burning desire to serve God and others as generously as possible. Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

FROM THE BASILICA OF ST. MARY MAJOR, PRAYER OF THE HOLY ROSARY PRESIDED OVER BY POPE FRANCIS TO INVOKE THE GIFT OF PEACE FOR THE WORLD (The content of this podcast is copyrighted by the Dicastery for Communication which, according to its statute, is entrusted to manage and protect the sound recordings of the Roman Pontiff, ensuring that their pastoral character and intellectual property's rights are protected when used by third parties. The content of this podcast is made available only for personal and private use and cannot be exploited for commercial purposes, without prior written authorization by the Dicastery for Communication. For further information, please contact the International Relation Office at relazioni.internazionali@spc.va)

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 455The Saint of the day is Saint JeromeSaint Jerome’s Story Most of the saints are remembered for some outstanding virtue or devotion which they practiced, but Jerome is frequently remembered for his bad temper! It is true that he had a very bad temper and could use a vitriolic pen, but his love for God and his son Jesus Christ was extraordinarily intense; anyone who taught error was an enemy of God and truth, and Saint Jerome went after him or her with his mighty and sometimes sarcastic pen. He was above all a Scripture scholar, translating most of the Old Testament from the Hebrew. Jerome also wrote commentaries which are a great source of scriptural inspiration for us today. He was an avid student, a thorough scholar, a prodigious letter-writer and a consultant to monk, bishop, and pope. Saint Augustine said of him, “What Jerome is ignorant of, no mortal has ever known.” Saint Jerome is particularly important for having made a translation of the Bible which came to be called the Vulgate. It is not the most critical edition of the Bible, but its acceptance by the Church was fortunate. As a modern scholar says, “No man before Jerome or among his contemporaries and very few men for many centuries afterwards were so well qualified to do the work.” The Council of Trent called for a new and corrected edition of the Vulgate, and declared it the authentic text to be used in the Church. In order to be able to do such work, Jerome prepared himself well. He was a master of Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Chaldaic. He began his studies at his birthplace, Stridon in Dalmatia. After his preliminary education, he went to Rome, the center of learning at that time, and thence to Trier, Germany, where the scholar was very much in evidence. He spent several years in each place, always trying to find the very best teachers. He once served as private secretary to Pope Damasus. After these preparatory studies, he traveled extensively in Palestine, marking each spot of Christ's life with an outpouring of devotion. Mystic that he was, he spent five years in the desert of Chalcis so that he might give himself up to prayer, penance, and study. Finally, he settled in Bethlehem, where he lived in the cave believed to have been the birthplace of Christ. Jerome died in Bethlehem, and the remains of his body now lie buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. Reflection Jerome was a strong, outspoken man. He had the virtues and the unpleasant fruits of being a fearless critic and all the usual moral problems of a man. He was, as someone has said, no admirer of moderation whether in virtue or against evil. He was swift to anger, but also swift to feel remorse, even more severe on his own shortcomings than on those of others. A pope is said to have remarked, on seeing a picture of Jerome striking his breast with a stone, “You do well to carry that stone, for without it the Church would never have canonized you” (Butler’s Lives of the Saints). Saint Jerome is the Patron Saint of: LibrariansScholarsTranslators Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

As you know, because of the COVID-19 crisis and restrictions imposed on and by people for in person interviews – at least up to now – in recent weeks I have filled what is normally the interview segment of Vatican Insider with Specials. So far, I've explored 6 of the 7 Roman basilicas known as the Pilgrim Basilicas – St. Peter's, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, St. Paul's outside the Walls, Holy Cross in Jerusalem, and St. Lawrence al Verano. Come with me this weekend as we go to the basilica of St. Sebastian that was built above the catacombs of the same name and is dedicated to the third-century saint who was twice martyred. Also we will actually take a mini pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, a half hour south of Naples, which has a beautiful and even touching story. It is a shrine that has a special place in my heart.

As you know, because of the COVID-19 crisis and restrictions imposed on and by people for in person interviews – at least up to now – in recent weeks I have filled what is normally the interview segment of Vatican Insider with Specials. So far, I've explored 6 of the 7 Roman basilicas known as the Pilgrim Basilicas – St. Peter's, St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, St. Paul's outside the Walls, Holy Cross in Jerusalem, and St. Lawrence al Verano. Come with me this weekend as we go to the basilica of St. Sebastian that was built above the catacombs of the same name and is dedicated to the third-century saint who was twice martyred. Also we will actually take a mini pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii, a half hour south of Naples, which has a beautiful and even touching story. It is a shrine that has a special place in my heart.

This blogcast explores “The Mother and Head” written by Victor David and read by John Cardillo.In this blog post, Patrick reflects on his high school Mass experiences and the communion among mankind and God himself. The full name of this particular church is the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Savior and Saints John the Baptist and John the Evangelist at the Lateran. What a mouthful! The Lateran Basilica is one of the “major or papal basilicas,” the four highest-ranking churches in Roman Catholicism, due to their historical significance. The other three are St. Peter's in the Vatican, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major. St. John Lateran (as it is commonly known) is the oldest of the four, the oldest public church in Rome, and houses the cathedra (seat) of the pope in his capacity as the Bishop of Rome. Because it houses the cathedra, the basilica is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. It is also the sole holder of the title “archbasilica,” demonstrating its ranking above every other church in the world.An inscription on the façade of the building says, “Sacrosancta Lateranensis ecclesia omnium urbis et orbis ecclesiarum mater et caput.” Translated, it means, “The Most Holy Lateran Church, mother and head of all the churches in the city and the world.” Today's feast day celebrates not only the physical structure itself, but also what it symbolizes. As the seat of the Holy Father, it reminds our hearts and minds of the fidelity we show to the successor of St. Peter, an expression of unity that binds together all the faithful. Moreover, the physical edifice of the church calls to mind what the Catechism states, “The Church is the Body of Christ” (CCC 805). While the Lateran Basilica itself is a magnificent building, housing priceless works of art, in the end it is just a hollow shell. The faithful who enter it, pray in it, and celebrate the Eucharist inside it are what truly bring it to life and bring its purpose to fulfillment.On this feast day, let us pray. Let us pray for the Holy Father, that he may continue to lead the faithful entrusted to his care. And let us pray for the Church, that her members may always work in unity to bring about Christ's kingdom on earth. Author:Victor David is a Collaborator with the Catholic Apostolate Center and is a staff member at The Catholic University of America, his alma mater, in Washington, D.C. He is a member of the Catholic University Knights of Columbus. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

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Friends of the Rosary, This Monday, on the feast of Our Lady of the Snows, we mediated upon the grace that the Mother of God distributes to the Church. "Just like a midsummer snowfall in Rome, grace arouses marvel and amazement. Let us not forget these two words. We cannot lose the ability to marvel and be amazed, as they are part of our faith experience," said Pope Francis during the mass celebration at the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. This miraculous midsummer snowfall that occurred in the year 358 was represented by the traditional shower of white rose petals that fell from the ceiling of the Basilica of St. Mary Major. In his contemplation of the gem of the basilica—the ancient icon of Salus Populi Romani (Our Lady Savior of the People)—the pope said the miracle of the snow symbolizes Mary, the only woman created who is full of grace, conceived without original sin, and immaculate. Grace is essential in our faith journey. We are invited to keep a sense of wonder in the action of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 7, 2024, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

8/7/24 - Snow rarely falls in Rome, but that's exactly what happened one fateful night in August of 352 AD. But why? As the locals marveled at the miracle the following morning, they realized what they must do: construct a church at the site in Mary's honor, as previously requested. Some 1,500 years later, that church, now known as The Basilica of Saint Mary Major, still stands proudly in honor of Our Lady of Snows, one of the oldest Marian devotions. Join us today as we share the story!

Full Text of ReadingsMonday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 407The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major BasilicaThe Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary's title as Mother of God in 431. Rededicated at that time to the Mother of God, St. Mary Major is the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary. Standing atop one of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline, it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica. Its interior retains three naves divided by colonnades in the style of Constantine's era. Fifth-century mosaics on its walls testify to its antiquity. St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter's, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary's, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life. One legend, unreported before the year 1000, gives another name to this feast: Our Lady of the Snows. According to that story, a wealthy Roman couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God. In affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site. The legend was long celebrated by releasing a shower of white rose petals from the basilica's dome every August 5. Reflection Theological debate over Christ's nature as God and man reached fever pitch in Constantinople in the early fifth century. The chaplain of Bishop Nestorius began preaching against the title Theotokos, “Mother of God,” insisting that the Virgin was mother only of the human Jesus. Nestorius agreed, decreeing that Mary would henceforth be named “Mother of Christ” in his see. The people of Constantinople virtually revolted against their bishop's refutation of a cherished belief. When the Council of Ephesus refuted Nestorius, believers took to the streets, enthusiastically chanting, “Theotokos! Theotokos!” Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard Henning as the Archbishop of Boston, as Archbishop Cardinal Sean O'Malley is retiring. The Knights of Columbus are meeting in Quebec for their 142nd Supreme Convention. And, today the faithful of Rome commemorate the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at St. Mary Major.

Friends of the Rosary, Today, we commemorate the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of Rome's four most illustrious churches and Christendom's first Marian shrine for pilgrims. There are four great Roman basilicas, the mother churches, in Christendom: St. John Lateran, St. Peter, St. Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Mary Major. This feast commemorates the miracle of the snowfall that occurred on the night of August 5, 358. The Virgin Mary appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John, his wife, and Pope Liberius. She asked that a church be built in her honor on the site where snow would fall on August 5. The basilica, also known as Our Lady of Snows, was completed about a century later by Pope Sixtus III after the Council of Ephesus in 431, during which Mary was declared to be the Mother of God, the Theotokos Marian doctrine. Every year, during Mass, the traditional shower of flower petals descends from the basilica ceiling to commemorate the August snowfall in 358. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You! Come, Holy Spirit, come! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

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 27 And it came to pass, as he spoke these things, a certain woman from the crowd, lifting up her voice, said to him: Blessed is the womb that bore thee, and the paps that gave thee suck.Factum est autem, cum haec diceret : extollens vocem quaedam mulier de turba dixit illi : Beatus venter qui te portavit, et ubera quae suxisti.  28 But he said: Yea rather, blessed are they who hear the word of God, and keep it.At ille dixit : Quinimmo beati, qui audiunt verbum Dei et custodiunt illud. This Basilica of our Lady of the Snows, also called St Mary Major, was built on the esquiline at Rome by St Liberius, Pope from 352 to 366. Popular tradition sites that the site was traced out by a miraculous fall of snow on this date, which is that of the Feast of the Church's dedication.

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Happy feast of Our Lady of the Snows! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the history of St. Mary Major in Rome and how it came to be built. Other guests include Bear Woznick on having the courage to speak truth even in uncomfortable situations, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

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From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: What's your favorite month for saint feast days? Today's hosts discuss upcoming Feasts of St. John Vianney, Dedication of St. Mary Major, Transfiguration, St. Dominic, and more!

Happy New Year from the Son Rise Morning Show team! As we celebrate the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God and the Octave day of Christmas, Matt and Anna welcome Liz Lev to talk about the Basilica of St. Mary Major as “Rome's Bethlehem.” Fr. Robert Nixon offers a reflection on the Mother of God from St. Ildephonsus of Toledo's “Crown of the Virgin.” And Mike Aquilina tells us about the relationship between Jesus and Mary.

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 454The Saint of the day is Saint JeromeSaint Jerome’s Story Most of the saints are remembered for some outstanding virtue or devotion which they practiced, but Jerome is frequently remembered for his bad temper! It is true that he had a very bad temper and could use a vitriolic pen, but his love for God and his son Jesus Christ was extraordinarily intense; anyone who taught error was an enemy of God and truth, and Saint Jerome went after him or her with his mighty and sometimes sarcastic pen. He was above all a Scripture scholar, translating most of the Old Testament from the Hebrew. Jerome also wrote commentaries which are a great source of scriptural inspiration for us today. He was an avid student, a thorough scholar, a prodigious letter-writer and a consultant to monk, bishop, and pope. Saint Augustine said of him, “What Jerome is ignorant of, no mortal has ever known.” Saint Jerome is particularly important for having made a translation of the Bible which came to be called the Vulgate. It is not the most critical edition of the Bible, but its acceptance by the Church was fortunate. As a modern scholar says, “No man before Jerome or among his contemporaries and very few men for many centuries afterwards were so well qualified to do the work.” The Council of Trent called for a new and corrected edition of the Vulgate, and declared it the authentic text to be used in the Church. In order to be able to do such work, Jerome prepared himself well. He was a master of Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Chaldaic. He began his studies at his birthplace, Stridon in Dalmatia. After his preliminary education, he went to Rome, the center of learning at that time, and thence to Trier, Germany, where the scholar was very much in evidence. He spent several years in each place, always trying to find the very best teachers. He once served as private secretary to Pope Damasus. After these preparatory studies, he traveled extensively in Palestine, marking each spot of Christ's life with an outpouring of devotion. Mystic that he was, he spent five years in the desert of Chalcis so that he might give himself up to prayer, penance, and study. Finally, he settled in Bethlehem, where he lived in the cave believed to have been the birthplace of Christ. Jerome died in Bethlehem, and the remains of his body now lie buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. Reflection Jerome was a strong, outspoken man. He had the virtues and the unpleasant fruits of being a fearless critic and all the usual moral problems of a man. He was, as someone has said, no admirer of moderation whether in virtue or against evil. He was swift to anger, but also swift to feel remorse, even more severe on his own shortcomings than on those of others. A pope is said to have remarked, on seeing a picture of Jerome striking his breast with a stone, “You do well to carry that stone, for without it the Church would never have canonized you” (Butler’s Lives of the Saints). Saint Jerome is the Patron Saint of: LibrariansScholarsTranslators Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Commemorating the Miracle of the Snows Today, the Church honors the Dedication of the Basilica of Mary Major in Rome. According to tradition, during the middle of Summer, Mary miraculously outlined the location of the Church in Rome by causing it to snow. Hear about this miracle and what it is that we actually celebrate on this Feast Day. Listen to this Meditation Media.

Full Text of ReadingsSaturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 406The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major BasilicaThe Story of the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary's title as Mother of God in 431. Rededicated at that time to the Mother of God, St. Mary Major is the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary. Standing atop one of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline, it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica. Its interior retains three naves divided by colonnades in the style of Constantine's era. Fifth-century mosaics on its walls testify to its antiquity. St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter's, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary's, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life. One legend, unreported before the year 1000, gives another name to this feast: Our Lady of the Snows. According to that story, a wealthy Roman couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God. In affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site. The legend was long celebrated by releasing a shower of white rose petals from the basilica's dome every August 5. Reflection Theological debate over Christ's nature as God and man reached fever pitch in Constantinople in the early fifth century. The chaplain of Bishop Nestorius began preaching against the title Theotokos, “Mother of God,” insisting that the Virgin was mother only of the human Jesus. Nestorius agreed, decreeing that Mary would henceforth be named “Mother of Christ” in his see. The people of Constantinople virtually revolted against their bishop's refutation of a cherished belief. When the Council of Ephesus refuted Nestorius, believers took to the streets, enthusiastically chanting, “Theotokos! Theotokos!” Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friends of the Rosary: We celebrate today the memorial day of Our Lady of Snow (la Virgen Blanca, in Spanish), a feast related to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the illustrious churches in Rome. This feast commemorates the miracle of the snowfall that occurred during the night of August 4-5 in the year 358 on the site where the basilica now stands. According to tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John and his wife, as well as to Pope Liberius (352-366), asking that a church be built in her honor on the site where snow would fall on the night of August 4-5. The basilica was completed about a century later by Pope Sixtus III (432-440), after the Council of Ephesus in 431 during which Mary was declared to be the Mother of God. Congratulations to all the women named Blanca o Maria Blanca (white, in Spanish). Also today we join in our prayer Pope Francis and all the participants in WYD in Fatima. They all faithfully prayed the Joyful Mysteries. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Our Lady of Snow, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • ⁠August 5, 2023, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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The Community of St Gregory the Great sing the Gregorian Chant Mass for the Memoria of the Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major. Recorded live at Southgate House on 5 August 2023.

Co-Hosts Judy Dezagottis & Father Bill Weary -  Discussions regarding: recent weekend Cursillo Retreat that Fr. Weary attended & Cursillo Ministry itself; several Masses Bsp. Senior is celebrating throughout the Deaneries in the Diocese of Harrisburg, his first Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Parish last week & meeting with the priests; FDA decision to sell progestin-only Opill birth control pill over-the-counter & dangers of the Pill; Natural Family Planning as alternative & accepted by the Catholic Church with future meeting with Father & new Director of Family Life; 8/4 is Memorial of St. John Vianney, patron saint of priests; 7/25 is Feast of St. James, the Camino, Our Lady of the Pillar, Basilica of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, "The Way" Movie; World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly & bridging the gap between old & young; 8/5 is Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major; "Sound of Freedom" still tops at the box office.

The podcast kicks off with Pope Francis interrupting Lino and Fr Dave's group Mass at St. Mary Major...and just the right time. After that, it's the premiere of "Who's That Lady". Then, there's some Biblical confusion on Jeopardy...with journalistic confusion, as well. And the podcast wraps up with an Atheist Parable Review!

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Lectionary: 459All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Saint JeromeMost of the saints are remembered for some outstanding virtue or devotion which they practiced, but Jerome is frequently remembered for his bad temper! It is true that he had a very bad temper and could use a vitriolic pen, but his love for God and his son Jesus Christ was extraordinarily intense; anyone who taught error was an enemy of God and truth, and Saint Jerome went after him or her with his mighty and sometimes sarcastic pen. He was above all a Scripture scholar, translating most of the Old Testament from the Hebrew. Jerome also wrote commentaries which are a great source of scriptural inspiration for us today. He was an avid student, a thorough scholar, a prodigious letter-writer and a consultant to monk, bishop, and pope. Saint Augustine said of him, “What Jerome is ignorant of, no mortal has ever known.” Saint Jerome is particularly important for having made a translation of the Bible which came to be called the Vulgate. It is not the most critical edition of the Bible, but its acceptance by the Church was fortunate. As a modern scholar says, “No man before Jerome or among his contemporaries and very few men for many centuries afterwards were so well qualified to do the work.” The Council of Trent called for a new and corrected edition of the Vulgate, and declared it the authentic text to be used in the Church. In order to be able to do such work, Jerome prepared himself well. He was a master of Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Chaldaic. He began his studies at his birthplace, Stridon in Dalmatia. After his preliminary education, he went to Rome, the center of learning at that time, and thence to Trier, Germany, where the scholar was very much in evidence. He spent several years in each place, always trying to find the very best teachers. He once served as private secretary to Pope Damasus. After these preparatory studies, he traveled extensively in Palestine, marking each spot of Christ's life with an outpouring of devotion. Mystic that he was, he spent five years in the desert of Chalcis so that he might give himself up to prayer, penance, and study. Finally, he settled in Bethlehem, where he lived in the cave believed to have been the birthplace of Christ. Jerome died in Bethlehem, and the remains of his body now lie buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. Reflection Jerome was a strong, outspoken man. He had the virtues and the unpleasant fruits of being a fearless critic and all the usual moral problems of a man. He was, as someone has said, no admirer of moderation whether in virtue or against evil. He was swift to anger, but also swift to feel remorse, even more severe on his own shortcomings than on those of others. A pope is said to have remarked, on seeing a picture of Jerome striking his breast with a stone, “You do well to carry that stone, for without it the Church would never have canonized you” (Butler's Lives of the Saints). Saint Jerome is the Patron Saint of: Librarians Scholars Translators Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Listen as Fr. Mattingly explains the history of today's feast day, once known as Our Lady of Snows, now known as the Feast of the Dedication of St. Mary Major.

Full Text of ReadingsFriday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 411All podcast readings are produced by the USCCB and are from the Catholic Lectionary, based on the New American Bible and approved for use in the United States _______________________________________The Saint of the day is Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilicaof the Dedication of Saint Mary Major Basilica First raised at the order of Pope Liberius in the mid-fourth century, the Liberian basilica was rebuilt by Pope Sixtus III shortly after the Council of Ephesus affirmed Mary's title as Mother of God in 431. Rededicated at that time to the Mother of God, St. Mary Major is the largest church in the world honoring God through Mary. Standing atop one of Rome's seven hills, the Esquiline, it has survived many restorations without losing its character as an early Roman basilica. Its interior retains three naves divided by colonnades in the style of Constantine's era. Fifth-century mosaics on its walls testify to its antiquity. St. Mary Major is one of the four Roman basilicas known as patriarchal churches in memory of the first centers of the Church. St. John Lateran represents Rome, the See of Peter; St. Paul Outside the Walls, the See of Alexandria, allegedly the see presided over by Mark; St. Peter's, the See of Constantinople; and St. Mary's, the See of Antioch, where Mary is supposed to have spent most of her later life. One legend, unreported before the year 1000, gives another name to this feast: Our Lady of the Snows. According to that story, a wealthy Roman couple pledged their fortune to the Mother of God. In affirmation, she produced a miraculous summer snowfall and told them to build a church on the site. The legend was long celebrated by releasing a shower of white rose petals from the basilica's dome every August 5. Reflection Theological debate over Christ's nature as God and man reached fever pitch in Constantinople in the early fifth century. The chaplain of Bishop Nestorius began preaching against the title Theotokos, “Mother of God,” insisting that the Virgin was mother only of the human Jesus. Nestorius agreed, decreeing that Mary would henceforth be named “Mother of Christ” in his see. The people of Constantinople virtually revolted against their bishop's refutation of a cherished belief. When the Council of Ephesus refuted Nestorius, believers took to the streets, enthusiastically chanting, “Theotokos! Theotokos!" Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Friends of the Rosary: Today, August 5th, is Our Lady of Snows, a celebration related with the dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, one of the illustrious churches of Rome. This feast commemorates the miracle of the snowfall that occurred during the night of August 4 to 5 in the year 358 on the site where the Basilica of St. Mary Major now stands. According to the tradition, the Virgin Mary appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John and his wife, as well as to Pope Liberius. The Mother of God asked that a church be built where the snow would fall. On this feast day of Our Lady of Snows, Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, also La Virgen Blanca, in Spanish, we congratulate to all Blancas, including my wife María Blanca. Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • August 5, 2021, Today's Holy Rosary on YouTube — Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

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