Reverence at the Heart of the Mass Br. Stephen reflects on a truth that unites Catholics across preferences, cultures, languages, and liturgical expressions: the Mass must be reverent. Whether experienced through the solemn beauty of Latin, incense, and chant, or through the joyful praise of the Charismatic Renewal, reverence is the universal instinct of the Catholic heart. Why? Because reverence opens us to the mystery of God. It reminds us that the Mass is not ordinary—it is sacred. It is heav

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~ The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord ~ The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will co

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~ Ave Maria (Hail Mary) ~ Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen. Saints Praise the Power of the Hail Mary In The Secret of the Rosary, St. Louis de Montfort highlights several holy men and women who learned of the power of the Hail Mary. Among the examples: St. Thomas Aquinas, who once preached for 40 days just on the Hail Mary, taught

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33 Days to the Holy Family In a world marked by confusion about marriage, family, and identity, the Lord offers us a perfect model — the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. In his new book, 33 Days to the Holy Family, Fr. Donald Calloway invites you to enter deeply into the mystery of divine love made visible in the home of Nazareth — a place of faith, obedience, humility, and joy. This powerful 33-day consecration leads you to entrust yourself — and your family — to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.