When St. Juliana Falconieri was dying, she could not eat so she requested the priest to spread a corporal on her chest and lay the Eucharistic host on it, which soon disappeared and she died. An image of a cross, just like the one on the host, was … [Más]

Fr. Joachim on the life of the monk St. Romauld who founded the Camaldolese Benedictines. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Romuald - Opt Mem - Form:OF Readings:Wednesday 11th Week of Ordinary Time 1st: 2co 9:6-11 Resp: psa 112:1-2, 3-4, 9 Gsp: mat 6:1-6, 16-18 … [Más]

We meditate on loving Jesus in the Eucharist and in our visit to Mary we meditate on the what to do once we find Jesus after having sensed that we lost Him. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our … [Más]

Called the "Harp of the Holy Spirit" for his hymns and the greatest poet of his time, St. Ephrem was also called "Mary's Own Singer" for his endless praises and love of the Immaculate Virgin. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Ephrem - 3rd Cl - Form:EF, In Medio … [Más]

Fr. Elias on the Sermon of the Mount and how we must go to great heights in our love for neighbor, to love them even when they do us an injustice. This requires grace. Ave Maria! Mass: Tuesday 11th Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy - Form:OF Readings: 1st … [Más]

Ave Maria! "Our humanity taken up into His Divinity": Sermon by Fr David Gummett. Catholic Church of the Holy Ghost & St Stephen, Shepherd's Bush, London. A Day With Mary, Saturday 11 May 2013. http://www.adaywithmary.org Also on http://airmaria.com?p=36737

Ave Maria! "The Holy Name of Mary": Sermon by Fr Gabriel Polo FI. A Day With Mary. Lanherne Convent, Catholic Church of St Mawgan-in-Pydar, Newquay, Cornwall, England. Saturday 4 May 2013.http://www.adaywithmary.org Ave Maria! Also on http:/ … [Más]

Father explains the rich symbolism found in today's Gospel regarding the boat of Simon Peter, which is the True Church headed by the Pope from which Our Lord teaches from, and how the fish after being brought up out of the darkness and into the … [Más]

Fr. Joachim on the motives of devotion and love of God, comparing the half hearted civility of the self-righteous Pharisees verses the full on love and devotion of the sinful woman who was forgiven much. We must always ask for God's forgiveness and … [Más]

She heard the Word of God and kept it perfectly and so we follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary and ask Her to teach us how to do the will of God in the most perfect manner possible. Ave Maria! Mass: Blessed Virgin Sat or Votv (Post … [Más]

Fr. Joachim on truth, regarding both God who is the Truth and men who should be followers of Him. This is why Jesus gives us the admonition to let our "no" mean no and our "yes" mean yes. Ave Maria! Mass: Saturday 10th Week of Ordinary Time - Wkdy - … [Más]

Ave Maria! "Our Lady and the Holy Spirit": Homily by Fr Marcus Holden. A Day With Mary. Catholic Church of St Ethelbert's and Gertrude's, Ramsgate, Kent, England. Saturday 18 May 2013.http://www.adaywithmary.org Ave Maria! Also on http://airmaria … [Más]

We continue on our meditation on how we must love Jesus in the Blessed sacrament and seek Him in our hearts as well, especially if we ever feel we have lost Him. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at … [Más]

St. Basil the Great and St. Gregory Nazienzen had a profoundly holy friendship. Father explains how community life is a great spiritual support where brothers encourage one another in the advancement of virtue, holiness, and zeal. Ave Maria! Mass: St … [Más]

Fr. Elias on the Sermon on the Mount of Jesus where he gives a deeper and stricter meaning of the Ten Commandments that were given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Jesus highlights the need to be pure to enter the kingdom of heaven. He also relates the … [Más]

In our visit to the Blessed Sacrament we meditate on how we must love him there. Then for our visit to Mary we meditate on how we must seek Him in our hearts as well especially if we ever feel we have lost Him. On the Feast of St. Anthony of Padua, … [Más]

One of the greatest saints in the history of the Church, St. Anthony of Padua was gifted with many extraordinary miracles and supernatural abilities, but Father explains that what made St. Anthony a great saint was his profound love of God. As … [Más]

Fr. Joachim on the life of St Anthony of Padua and how his great holiness was only slowly made manifest, in God's good time, first by his eloquence in preaching, then by his miracles on earth and finally in heaven as a powerful intercessor for the … [Más]

We continue for a third day with our meditation on the devotion to the Eucharist and with Mary we meditate on the misfortune of loosing Jesus if we should be negligent in this devotion. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for … [Más]

We continue with our meditation on the devotion to the Eucharist and with Mary we meditate on the misfortune of loosing Jesus if we should be negligent in this devotion. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy … [Más]

God's word is All Powerful, and when God says this is My Body...it becomes His Body. In Holy Communion we are as close to God as we are to ourselves. Ave Maria! Mass: Corpus Christi - Solemnity - Form: OF Readings: 1st: gen 14:18-20 Resp: psa 110:1, … [Más]

Fr. Elias preaches on the life of Bl. Jolenta of Poland who lived an exemplary life poverty even though a princess. He explains the need to live this virtue, no matter what our state in life. Ave Maria! Mass: Bl. Jolenta - Opt Mem - Form:OF Readings … [Más]

Being a "good person", "a nice person", is not enough for salvation. Heaven is a supernatural end which requires supernatural means to get there. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Barnabas - 3rd Cl - Form:EF, Mihi Autem Readings: 1st: act 11:21-29, 13:1-3 Gsp: … [Más]

Meditation on the devotion to the Eucharist and in the visit with Mary we meditate on the misfortune of loosing Jesus if we should be negligent in this devotion. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at … [Más]

Fr. Joachim preaches on the feastday of St. Barnabas the Apostle. He mentions that his name means son of consolation given to him when he sells his land and gives away the money. He continues this consolation by spreading the faith and accompanying … [Más]

Ave Maria! "Reflections on Our Lady of Walsingham": Sermon by Fr Christopher Lindlar. A Day With Mary. Catholic Church of St Ethelbert's and Gertrude's, Ramsgate, Kent, England. Saturday 18 May 2013.http://www.adaywithmary.org Ave Maria! Also on http … [Más]

Meditation on the devotion to the Eucharist and in the visit with Mary we meditate on the fervent love of God that should lead to devoted service to Him. Also the 9th day of the prayers in preparation for the feast day of St. Anthony. Meditations … [Más]

Religious life is a hidden treasure that no one knows about and that many Christians never even seriously consider. If people only knew its joy and how it is the kingdom of heaven on earth, everyone would run to the monastery, convent, or friary. Ave … [Más]

The sinner is often dissatisfied with the lies of the world and is drawn to the truth and love of God. Father explains how such conversions often lead to a remarkable zeal and love that surpasses even the "just" who have the faith but are left in … [Más]

Fr. Elias on the meaning of miraculous resurrections that occur as much because of the faith of the ones being healed (or their families) as the holiness of the ones who performed them. Father relates this to the Year of Faith and how faith leads … [Más]

Ave Maria! "Mary, Model of what humanity can be": Sermon by Fr Francis Wadsworth. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Hampton Hill, London, UK. A Day With Mary, Saturday 27 April 2013. http://www.adaywithmary.org Also on http://airmaria.com?p=36512

Today we meditate on the devotion to the Eucharist and in the visit with Mary we meditate on the fervent love of God that should lead to devoted service to Him. Also we pray the prayer on the feast day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the 8th day … [Más]

On the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, that follows the day after the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fr. Elias preaches on the unity of these two devotions and how they represent the unity of two hearts, united in will. He relates … [Más]

Today we pray the prayer for the Feast of the Sacred Heart, Consecrate ourselves to the Sacred Heart and pray the third day of the triduum to the Immaculate Heart in preparation for the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary tomorrow, Saturday. … [Más]

Ave Maria! "May the sepulchre mark a beginning, not an end": Homily by Fr J Lawrence. A Day With Mary Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem. Saturday 20 April 2013. http://www.adaywithmary.org Ave Maria! Also on http:/ … [Más]

Dr. Mark Miravalle explains the significance of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the12 Promises he made to St. Margaret Mary. To ask questions regarding Mary, email Dr Mark Miravalle: mary@motherofallpeoples.com Ave Maria! Also on http:/ … [Más]

Homily #130607 (07min) - Holy Mother Church presents various images of God's love for us, and one of the most popular is the Sacred Heart - aflame with love for man, but crowned with the thorns of man's ingratitude to God. Let us examine our … [Más]

Fr. Elias on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus preaches on the fact that Jesus' Heart was pierced by the lance of the soldier. He relates this to the true nature of marriage with Paul's admonition for husbands to love their wives as Christ … [Más]

Our Devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist should come with a fervent desire to serve. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two books: Real Presence by St Peter … [Más]

Ave Maria! Mark Miravalle recently traveled to Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for the annual Our Lady of All Nations Prayerday. We caught up with Mark shortly after he arrived, and escorted him to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of All Nations in Amsterdam … [Más]

God who is present in the Eucharist is the God of our Hearts and He can be served in all circumstances. Continued. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two … [Más]

Ave Maria! Fr. Johannes presents what the Mystical City of God teaches us about the Faith of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Ave Maria! Also on http://airmaria.com?p=36368

Today is the feast of St Norbert, founder of the Norbertines, and Fr. Dominic reminds us that today's Gospel parable of the Talents shows us that we need to use the gifts of God with a pure intention of working for God's glory and in his service. Ave … [Más]

Fr. Elias on the life of St. Norbert and relates his life to the reading today from Tobit on the humble prayer of Tobias for a blessed marriage that they grow ever closer by growing closer to God. This is a symbol of the Church in that the Church … [Más]

Homily #130605 ( 05min)- The Gospel for St. Boniface is that of the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are like a manual for saints and for those who want to be saints, for we see all the teaching of the Jesus put into practice and gathered into one entire … [Más]

Fr. Elias on the life of St. Boniface a Benedictine monk who spread the faith throughout Germany and Europe. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Boniface - Mem - Form:OF Readings:Wednesday 9th Week of Ordinary Time 1st: tob 3:1-11, 16 Resp: psa 25:2-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8 … [Más]

Fr. Joachim preaches on today's Gospel on how we should be living our lives for the Lord, giving to God what is God's as is highlighted in Our Lord's response to the trickery of the Pharisees. By dying to ourselves and living for God we will become … [Más]

God who is present in the Eucharist is the God of our Hearts and He can be served in all circumstances. Continued. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two … [Más]

God who is present in the Eucharist is the God of our Hearts and He can be served in all circumstances. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two books: 'Real … [Más]

Homily #130603 ( 05min) - Fr. Dominic reflects over the sobering effect of death and exhorts us to take life more seriously, aligning our life with God's will and not becoming distracted by this life. Also, let us make sure we pray for the dead, and … [Más]

Fr. Elias at the start of the month of martyrs preaches on the martyrdom of Sts. Charles Lwanga and Companions of Uganda and how they were the seed of faith in Africa. Ave Maria! Mass: Sts. Charles Lwanga and Companions - Mem - Form:OF Readings … [Más]

On this feast of Corpus Christi, Father encourages us to not just believe in the Holy Eucharist, but to deepen our faith in Jesus being truly present in it every time we receive Him into our souls. Ave Maria! Mass:Feast of Corpus Christi- Ferial - … [Más]

Fr. Joachim on the solemnity of Corpus Christi highlights the great value of Eucharist by comparing it to a valuable bar of gold that has been forgotten. No matter how distracting our modern world gets with all its marvels, we should always keep the … [Más]

We reflect on the presence of God on the Eucharist and with Our Lady for the feast of Corpus Christi. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two books: 'Real … [Más]

The first order of women to teach children were the Ursuline Franciscans, founded by St. Angela Merici, whose feast we celebrate today. Today is also the first Saturday of the month, and Father explains the urgency to spread the message of Fatima … [Más]

We meditate on the presence of God in the Eucharist and and how Mary brings us closer to him. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two books: 'Real Presence' … [Más]

Fr. Joachim on the life of St. Justin Martyr who never ceased seeking for truth whether a Pagan or a Christian because Christ is the Truth Incarnate whom he always sought and ultimately gave his life in witness. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Justin Martyr - … [Más]

On the feast of the Visitation of Mary we meditate on the presence of God in the Eucharist and offering our hearts to Mary on this last day of the Month of Mary. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at … [Más]

Dr. Mark Miravalle asks us to Adore Jesus following the great example of Pope Francis. To ask questions regarding Mary, email Dr Mark Miravalle: mary@motherofallpeoples.com Ave Maria! Also on http://airmaria.com?p=36179

Father explains the reasons for Mary's elevation of Queen of Heaven and Earth, and then elaborates on how Our Lady, as Queen, is continually at war with Satan and his demons. Ave Maria! Mass: Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 2nd Cl - Form:EF, R … [Más]

Fr. Elias on the meaning of the Visitation of Our Lady to St. Elizabeth. Ave Maria! Mass: Visitation of Our Lady (Opt 2) - Feast - Form:OF Readings: 1st: rom 3:14-18 Resp: isa 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Gsp: luk 1:39-56 Also on http://airmaria.com?p=36187

On this feast of Corpus Christi we celebrate Jesus' living presence with us in the Holy Eucharist. Father encourages us to take time to ponder this loving mystery more closely, to make visits to the Blessed Sacrament, and to try to attend daily Mass. [Más]

Fr. Joachim preaches on the life of St. Baptista of Varano a Poor Clare nun who grew close to God by meditating on the passion of Christ. She was Canonized in 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI Ave Maria! Mass: St. Baptista of Varano - Opt Mem - Form:OF Readi … [Más]

We meditate on the presence of God in the Eucharist and ask Mary to be close at the moment of our death and help us to receive him in Holy Viaticum. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our … [Más]

Love of God teaches us how to suffer with joy. St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi was a Carmelite nun, mystic, and had such a love for Jesus that her motto was "To suffer and not to die." Ave Maria! Mass: St. Mary Magdalen of Pazzi, Virgin - 3rd Cl - Form … [Más]

We meditate on the fact that God is there in the Eucharist with all the goodness of his forgiveness. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two books: 'Real … [Más]

The conversion of England in the 6th century was brought about by a monk who was sent on a seemingly dangerous mission by Pope St. Gregory the Great. Father recounts the great mission of the first Archbishop of Canterbury and founder of the English … [Más]

Fr. Joachim on the life ofSt. Mariana of Jesus de Paredes, a Franciscan Hermit who lead a very penitential life out of love for God and neighbor. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Mariana of Jesus de Paredes - Opt Mem - Form:OF Readings:Tuesday 8th Week of … [Más]

The triumph of Christ in the Eucharist leads to transformation of our souls. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two books: 'Real Presence' by St Peter Julian … [Más]

Fr. Elias preaches on the life of St Augustine of Canterbury, how he evangelized England and fostered devotion to Our Lady. He also preaches on the significance of Memorial Day and the importance of liberty and how it must be exercised within self … [Más]

St. Bede "the Venerable" was a monk known for his great teaching and writing, as the "father" of English history, and is attributed for the designation "A.D." He is the only native Englishman declared a Doctor of the Church. Ave Maria! Mass: St. … [Más]

To understand a little of Who God is, we simply need to have a little faith and see His hand in all the wonderful works of creation. Ave Maria! Mass: Feast of the Most Holy Trinity - 1st Cl - Form:EF, Benedicta Sit Readings: 1st: rom 11:33-36 Gsp: … [Más]

Ave Maria! "Our Lady and the doings of the Holy Spirit": Homily by Fr D. Gummett. A Day With Mary, Holy Apostles Catholic Church, Pimlico, London, UK. Saturday 13 April 2013 Ave Maria! Also on http://airmaria.com?p=36056

Fr. Elias on the Solemnity of the Holy Trinity explains how this Christian doctrine makes us distinct from all other monotheistic religions. The love within the Trinity explains the unique charity that pervades Christianity, between Christians and … [Más]

Jesus triumphsand rulesin the Eucharist where he gives himself to us. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two books: 'Real Presence' by St Peter Julian Eymard … [Más]

May is dedicated to Our Lady, and concluding the octave of Pentecost, we ask Mary, the spiritual Mother of all souls, to send Her Spouse, the Holy Spirit, to work for our sanctification. Ave Maria! Mass: Ember Saturday - Ferial - Form:EF, Caritas Dei [Más]

Fr. Elias preaches on Our Lady of Consolation and focuses the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio, USA and he miracles that led to this simple parish church to become a national Marian shrine and a basilica. http://www.olcshrine.com/ Ave … [Más]

Jesus triumphantly reigns in the Eucharist and we need to sing him the Canticle of Love. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary from the two books: 'Real Presence' by St … [Más]

Often we worry about the body and its comforts first and the soul second, as in the case of the elderly - instead of calling a priest before they lose the ability to reason.. instead of praying, encouraging them to repent, and setting a good example … [Más]

Fr. Elias preaches on the Feast of theDedicationof the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi that wascommissionedbythe Pope in recognition of the great devotion St. Francis had for the papacy and for rebuilding the Church that was in such need of repair … [Más]

Many people start off life in the wrong direction, but you can change that. Saul Became St. Paul. Ave Maria! Mass: Sunday 7th Week of Easter - Sunday - Form:OF Readings: 1st: act 7:55-60 Resp: psa 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 2nd: rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 Gsp: joh … [Más]

We Meditate on the Triumph of Christ through the Eucharist and with good soldiers who serve with the heart not from constraint. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington, Indiana friary … [Más]

To bring about a new evangelization, Father reminds us that at confirmation we received the power of the Holy Spirit to be soldiers of Christ, to carry out His mission of preaching to the whole world. Ave Maria! Mass: Thursday in Pentecost Week - … [Más]

Fr.Eliaspreaches on the readings for today which focus on the need for conversion from sin and to not delay. This Mass is also a votive to the Eucharist and Father relates this to the need for resisting sin to a heroic level. Ave Maria! Mass: … [Más]

Dr. Mark Miravalleremindsus that Our Lady and Church wants us to pray the rosary for our ownbenefitand for all those we love. But especially pray the rosary during May, the month of Mary. To ask questions regarding Mary, email Dr Mark Miravalle: mary … [Más]

Jesus is not loved enough in theEucharistand wereflectwith Mary that human judgement is not worth much,certainlynot worthforsakingour eternal soul. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our Daily Holy Hour at our Bloomington … [Más]

God gives sufficient grace to everyone to be saved. When we don't cooperate with God more grace is needed, and so we must pray and sacrifce to merit additional grace for the conversion of sinners. Ave Maria! Mass: Ember Wednesday - 1st Cl - Form: EF … [Más]

Fr. Joachim on the life of St. Rita of Cascia who was a good wife and mother and then became a nun and worked many miracles. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Rita of Cascia - Opt Mem - Form:OF Readings:Wednesday 7th Week of Ordinary Time 1st: sir 4:11-19 Resp: … [Más]

Eucharistic meditation on how God in the Blessed Sacrament is not loved enough. The Marian meditation is on human respect and how this interferes with our living our Christianity. Meditations read in front of the exposed Blessed Sacrament for our … [Más]