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Category Archives: Our Solitary Boast
PODCAzT 157: Pius XII – Ingruentium malorum – On reciting the Rosary
National Catholic Register on 1 Oct 2017 had a terrific article which brought to my attention again an 1951 Encyclical of Pius XII 1951, Ingruentium malorum, on the recitation of the Rosary. The article by Joseph Pronechen is rightly called prophetic. As … Read More
MADISON: 13 Oct 2017 – PONTIFICAL MASS – 100th anniversary of Fatima Miracle
On 13 October 2017 we observe the 100th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun that concluded Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima, Portugal. In celebration of that anniversary and to give glory to God and honor to Mary, Mother of … Read More
7 Oct – Polish bishops urge 1 Million Poles to pray Rosary at border in honor of historic defeat of Islam
The other day in Madrid, I got to see the Juan of Austria’s personal pendant which flew on his ship at the Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571. That victory, under the aegis of the Mother of God, was a … Read More
12 Sept 1683: The Battle of Vienna and the Holy Name of Mary
The Holy Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire were at war. Vienna had been under siege for months. On 11 September a coalition of Christian forces, a Holy League blessed by Bl. Pope Innocent XI, arrived with Jan III Sobieski, … Read More
Great story of a humble man who saw the Blessed Virgin
Be sure to read this at the UK’s best Catholic weekly, the Catholic Herald. The five-year-old who testified to the Knock apparition Today [21 August 2017] is the 138th anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin, along with St … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Our Catholic Identity, Our Solitary Boast
Tagged Our Lady of Knock
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VIDEO: Pius XII declaring the Dogma of the Assumption
The fabled pastor of my home parish, the late Msgr. Richard Schuler told stories about being in Rome when Ven. Pius XII infallibly declared the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin to be a dogma of the Faith. He was present … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Liturgy Science Theatre 3000, Our Solitary Boast
Tagged Assumption, dogma, Pius XII
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5 Comments
CONTINUED: 100th Anniversary of Fatima Apparitions – 13 July 1917: HELL IS REAL
Today is the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s appearance at Fatima to the three seers on 13 July. What happened? The father of Jacinta and Francisco said that when the 13 July apparition began, a small grayish cloud hovered over the … Read More
Posted in Four Last Things, GO TO CONFESSION, Our Solitary Boast
Tagged 1917, apparitions, hell, Our Lady of Fatima
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ASK FATHER: Can I wear a Rosary like warriors wear weapons?
From a reader… I wanted to hear your thoughts on this… I’m fascinated by the rosary and the idea that it is our weapon. I’m not a religious (nun or monk) but is it still OK for me to wear the rosary on … Read More
Prints, cards of images from Our Lady of Fatima’s apparitions
The wonderful Benedict nuns in Missouri, the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have begun the building of their church. To raise funds they are selling prints and cards with art by the sisters. Here are two, appropriate for this … Read More
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Tagged Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles, Our Lady of Fatima
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D. Madison – Five First Saturdays during Fatima Centenary – Answering Our Lady’s Call
Answering Our Lady’s Call Five First Saturdays at St. Mary’s Church, Pine Bluff, WI This year we are observing the 100th anniversaries of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal, from May to October 1917. Central to the messages … Read More
Greg Hlatky on ROME 26/10– Day 09: very cool and a rare restaurant review: “Value of Nobel Prizes: Solid: Chemistry, Physics Good, if flawed: Medicine Complete jokes: Literature, Peace I missed out on the…”
