Eve of the Espousal

By Lizzie Gildner | January 22, 2024 |

“You shall shepherd my people Israel and shall be commander of Israel.” Today is the eve of the formerly known commemoration honoring the Espousal of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph. The St. Benedict Center and The Latin Mass Magazine (2019) suggest that January 23rd was the date of the commemoration. Yet, the Early…

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Consolations of Mary

By Lizzie Gildner | December 22, 2023 |

We find today that the Gospel and the Second Reading from the Office of Readings (in the Liturgy of the Hours) is bringing our attention to the Magnificat. During the month of December, we have numerous opportunities to reflect on Our Lady Most Holy and Lady of Consolation. The Magnificat Mary sings shows us a…

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Start and Finish Strong

By Lizzie Gildner | October 22, 2023 |

The first reading of today, from Isaiah, brings two questions to mind. What can it look like to give God the first and last hour of your day? How can this aid the spiritual life? Let us allow ourselves to ponder how we can orientate our start and end of the day to reflect the…

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