The Immaculate Conception and the absolute purity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
by Prof. Michael Ogunu – The Immaculate Conception is, according to Roman Catholic doctrine, the conception of the Virgin Mary without any stain (immacula in Latin) of original sin. Hence, Mary is sometimes called the Immaculata (the Immaculate One). The Immaculate Conception was solemnly defined as a dogma by Pope Pius IX in his Ineffabilis […]
St. Joseph – The Greatest Consoler of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
by Catherine Moran, Ph.D. The World Apostolate of Fatima USA/Blue Army Shrine is dedicating the year 2021 to St. Joseph, the greatest consoler of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. St. Joseph was not only the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but he was also the protector and head of the Holy Family. This year […]
Promises of final victory
By Mary Beth Bracy – “You say you want a revolution … we all want to change the world,” sang the Beatles decades ago. Today, perhaps more than ever, many of us long to see the world transformed and search for signs of hope. It has been said that adoration of the Holy Eucharist, devotion […]
Announcing 2021 a Year of St. Joseph
by David Carollo – Someone said to me, “I am very uneasy about the present situation in our country.” I responded that we are all disturbed during times of such uncertainty, but if we focus on the issues that cause this anxiety, we understand that it is rooted in our lack of acceptance of God’s […]
What do you want of me?
by Barb Ernster – This was the humble question little Lucia asked the Blessed Mother at the beginning of each of the apparitions at Fatima: “What do you want of me?” It is a question we all need to ask every day if we are devoted to — or have consecrated ourselves to — the […]
Let’s pray for the country
by David M. Carollo – I came out of the chapel after Mass today and had a conversation with several people who are regulars here at the Blue Army Shrine. Everyone shared the common feeling of uneasiness of these past few days. Elections are always emotional. Uncertain election outcomes are even more upsetting. I have […]
The battle for God’s kingdom involves our decisions
by David M. Carollo – Next week we will exercise our civic duty and select our representatives at all levels of government from the president on down. As I have always done, I downloaded the list of candidates endorsed by the pro-life groups to use as one of my guides for voting. From the top […]
The Truth is set before us
by Deacon Bob Ellis – A nation that permits babies to be brutally torn apart limb by limb and ripped from the wombs of their mothers will not long retain God’s blessings and protection. The swiftly developing Communist revolution in America, which threatens the survival of our republic, is evidence of the rapid dissipation of […]
Politics and religion: Archbishop Sheen’s words of wisdom
by Michaelyn Hein – With the American presidential election upon us, we are pressed ever more fervently with the challenge to “keep religion out of politics.” It is the inevitable response whenever a priest speaks openly in support of politicians who fight against abortion. It is the inevitable response when a nun stands on a […]
New film brings Father Patrick Peyton’s legacy to life – PRAY!
by Barb Ernster – Who doesn’t remember the phrase, “The family that prays together stays together”? These words, coined by Ven. Fr. Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., are now enshrined in a moving documentary about his life and ministry called PRAY, which opens in theaters October 9. The renewed focus on his legacy and the power of […]
