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Singing Salve Regina

September 9, 2009 · 4 comments

Mary's nativity and the Salve Regina

The Church actually celebrated Mary’s birthday yesterday in the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Instead of the traditional “happy birthday” song…how about a little Salve Regina!

While first being a beautiful prayer, its musical renditions are among the most beautiful songs in the world.  And because of that it is enjoyed and appreciated everywhere by Catholics and non-Catholics alike.

Here are two very different musical versions (below).  Which do you like the best? [Keep Reading]

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The Feast of the Assumption of Mary

August 14, 2009 · 1 comment

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary

Happy (one day early) Feast of the Assumption!  There’s a short video below in case you need a reminder of what this celebration is celebrating!

The feast day is officially tomorrow, August 15.  And normally it is Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics.  However, the US bishops have waived the obligation for such Holy Days of Obligation when they fall on either a Saturday or Monday. [Keep Reading]

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Do Catholics worship Mary?

Semantics and misinformation: the source of most confusion on any Catholic teaching.
In this case, it basically comes down to how one defines the word “worship.”
But let’s be clear. When someone charges the Catholic Church with “worshiping Mary,” they are usually implying that Catholics put Mary on par with God. This couldn’t be further from the [...]

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Quote of the Day: A Decisive Day in the History of Humanity

Today is the celebration and feast day of a very, very important day.
“The Annunciation is a humble, hidden event that no one saw or knew except for Mary. But at the same time it is a decisive moment in the history of humanity. When the Virgin said ‘Yes’ to the Angel’s Annunciation, Jesus was conceived [...]

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Quote of the Day: Immaculate Conception

What is the “Immaculate Conception”?
“God freely chose Mary from all eternity to be the Mother of his Son. In order to carry out her mission she herself was conceived immaculate. This means that, thanks to the grace of God and in anticipation of the merits of Jesus Christ, Mary was preserved from original sin from [...]

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Quote of the Day: His heart beat in the beating of her heart

Here is a beautiful reminder of how Christ, by his own will, depends on us to carry his love into the world, especially during this season of Advent. And it shows how Mary was the very first, most complete and perfect example for us to follow – as she literally brought Christ to all [...]

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