Our Christian faith depicts Joy as a fruit of the Holy Spirit (cf. Gal. 5:22, CCC #1832). Joy is quite different from euphoria. Unlike euphoria, joy...
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MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 21: “MIRROR OF JUSTICE” (SPECULUM IUSTITIAE)
At this point, it is pertinent to recall that the first group of invocations in the Litany of Loreto calls the Blessed Virgin Mary...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 20: “VIRGIN MOST FAITHFUL” (VIRGO FIDELIS)
In our journey to the heavenly Jerusalem, faithfulness remains one of the indispensable virtues we must acquire in order to be saved. In talking...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 19: “VIRGIN MOST MERCIFUL” (VIRGO CLEMENS)
A critical look at the Litany of our Lady of Loreto reveals a list of virtues that serve as models for each of us. Mary continues to be an example of...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 18: “VIRGIN MOST POWERFUL” (VIRGO POTENS)
Today, being the eighteenth day May Devotion, we are stationed around a “controversial” title of Our Lady: “Virgin Most Powerful” ( Latin, Virgo...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 17: “VIRGIN MOST RENOWNED” (VIRGO PRAEDICANDA)
After the invocation: “Virgin Most Venerable,” comes another interesting title: “Virgin Most Renowned.” To understand its original meaning and usage...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 16: “VIRGIN MOST VENERABLE” (VIRGO VENERANDA)
Just yesterday, we reflected on an amazing title of the Blessed Virgin Mary in her Litany, which depicts her wisdom or better still, her prudence as...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 15: “VIRGIN MOST PRUDENT”
After successfully reflecting on the maternal titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary listed in her Litany, we shall now reflect on her virginal titles...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 14: “MOTHER OF THE CHURCH”
For some days, we have been reflecting on the titles surrounding the “Motherhood” of Mary as invoked in her litany. Having reflected on...
MAY DEVOTION: UNDERSTANDING THE MARIAN TITLES IN THE LITANY OF LORETO – DAY 13: “MOTHER OF OUR SAVIOUR”
Having reflected on our Blessed Mother as the Mother of our Creator, yesterday; today, the thirteenth day of our devotion, we are called to reflect...