Theme of the feast The theme of the Visitation feast centers on Mary responding to the prompting of the Holy Spirit to set out on a mission of charity. This is reflected in the opening prayer and the ...

The Assumption is related to Gen 3,15; the crowning can be assimilated to Apoc 12.1. 4) The first part of the "Hail Mary" corresponds to the Angel's salutation at the Annunciation and that of ...

Together they processed in prayer around the sanctuary as fire scorched the grounds’ perimeter fence but did not cross the boundaries. The next day it rained. Those who sought refuge were saved, which ...