Pope Francis hails ‘the beauty of Mary’s heart’ on Immaculate Conception feast

Pope Francis hails ‘the beauty of Mary’s heart’ on Immaculate Conception feast

CNA—Pope Francis highlighted “the beauty of Mary’s heart” in his Angelus address on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The pope said on Dec. 8 that the Blessed Virgin Mary’s encounter with the Angel Gabriel, described in St. Luke’s Gospel, revealed her deep humility. “Within the domestic walls, a person reveals him or herself better…

The Immaculata: Our CBJ Patroness and Patroness of the United States – Learn her history in the U.S.

The Immaculata: Our CBJ Patroness and Patroness of the United States – Learn her history in the U.S.

The Immaculata, as St. Maximillian Kolbe referred to the immaculately-conceived Virgin Mary, is the patroness of the Catholic Business Journal—indicated by a single star in our trademarked logo—and also patroness of the United States of America.  Below please find highlights of the interesting journey of Mary Immaculate in the United States, and how she became…

Saint Padre Pio on The Immaculate Conception

Saint Padre Pio on The Immaculate Conception

The Three Divine Persons imbue this sublime creature with all her privileges, her favors, and her graces, and with all of her holiness.  The Eternal Father created her pure and immaculate and is well pleased in her for she is the worthy dwelling of his only Son. Through the generating of his Son in his…