Today in the Novus Ordo rite, we celebrate the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the traditional rite, it is the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, which the Novus Ordo rite celebrated back in June. *Pope Pius XII actually connected the two when he commended that the consecration of the human race … Continue reading The Queenship/Immaculate Heart of Mary →

This year, if the dispensation for attending Mass has not been lifted in your diocese, today will likely not be counted as a Holy Day of Obligation. However, it is still a very important day in the Church and so if you are able, please attend Mass. If the dispensation has been lifted in your … Continue reading Solemnity of the Assumption →

Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, one of the major epiphanies of the Lord and His majesty. Just as the birth of Christ was an epiphany for the three Wise Men, so the Transfiguration was an epiphany of their Master's true nature and divinity for Peter, James, and John. Why those … Continue reading Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord →

The following post is from Catholic Restoration. Let us entreat the Immaculate Heart of Mary for Her intercession and protection. Today is also the feast day of St. John Eudes, who was instrumental in spreading the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Let us ask for his intercession in drawing closer to our Blessed … Continue reading August: Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary →