Tag: Consecration
Entrusting the world to Mary’s intercession, Pope Francis consecrates Ukraine, Russia
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As Russia's violent month-long invasion continued to devastate Ukraine, Pope Francis laid the fates of both countries at the feet of Mary in the...
Papal consecration of Russia, Ukraine has history of controversy behind it
While bishops in Ukraine and Russia were grateful Pope Francis would consecrate their nations to Mary, other Catholics eagerly awaited the text of the...
Church consecrated after 94 years
Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP, celebrated the Solemn Mass for the Dedication of the church last Sunday, described as one of the most ancient and beautiful ceremonies yet witnessed by very few.
I won’t be an administrative hack, says new Sydney Bishop
Australia's newest bishop rejects mere bureaucratic role, commits himself to bringing Jesus to the Church's flock at the grassroots.
Sydney parishes participate in consecration to St Joseph
With Pope Francis’ recent declaration that 2021 be a year in honour of St Joseph, parishioners of St Joseph's Church, Moorebank, and St Christopher's...
Why now for a Marian consecration of Australia?
This does not give us an anaesthetic from our pain or a type of cocky remoteness from tribulations of the world- but it does unite us in hopeful solidarity while “in exile” with the Christ-focussed and grace-filled strength and love of the faithful Mother of the Covenant, Mary of Nazareth.
Our Lady: Mother and Disciple of the Church
“Full of grace” it is Mary who models for us the sanctified Christian and the sanctified Church, created and called to holiness and fruitfulness in Christ. Mary emerges as the mother of that body of which she is also spiritually a daughter.
Catholics join in effort to consecrate California to Mary
An effort is underway to consecrate California to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. And all California Catholics are invited to take part. Many will gather in prayer from noon-2 pm California time on 8 December, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, at several participating parishes statewide.
