Marian Apparitions Around the World and in Different Cultures
Throughout history, the Blessed Virgin Mary has appeared in various places and cultures, bringing messages of faith, repentance, and hope.
This article recounts her miraculous apparitions around the world, revealing how her maternal love and divine guidance continue to inspire devotion and strengthen the faith of people across generations.
The Seven Sorrows of the Dolorosa
Any good mother can relate to our article concerning the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although Our Lady did not actually experience what her Son Jesus Christ did, the vicarious experience of Our Lady as His Mother can never be discounted. With the merits of recollecting these sorrows as a supernatural promise concerning a devotion, we are presenting to you the seven sorrows that she had experienced which when meditated upon with the prayer of the Ave Maria for each sorrow, a certain merit is earned by each devout soul.This article recounts her miraculous apparitions around the world, revealing how her maternal love and divine guidance continue to inspire devotion and strengthen the faith of people across generations.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Story, Significance, and Supernatural Phenomena of the Miraculous Tilma
In modern times, with various fashion trends and aesthetics going viral across diverse media platforms, many people, especially vogue savvies, are now aware and significantly knowledgeable about the complexities of such a field. Designers? Designer brands? Famous designer-dressed personalities? Name it; several individuals got your back! From iconically jaw-dropping fashion personalities like those of Audrey Hepburn, Donatella Versace, and Heart Evangelista to different clothing styles across unforgettable and nostalgic eras like the fun and flashy looks of the 80s and cool and chill vibes of the 90s, indeed, fashion has been a colorful, notable, and progressing field throughout time.
Analyzing the Movie “Mary”
“Mary,” a film released by Netflix on December 6, 2024, offers an adaptation of the life of Mary, Mother of Jesus. Produced by the controversial megachurch pastor Joel Osteen, the full-length movie begins with Mary’s conception, highlighting her parents, Sts. Anne and Joachim, and concludes with the Holy Family presenting the newborn Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem after evading Herod’s soldiers.
Does this film accurately portray the Mary we know and hold dear?
Unmasking Radical Feminism
“Anyone who wants to be considered a woman is a woman.”
This was one of the answers that caught my attention from a recent YouTube interview I watched regarding the question: “What is a woman?” Notably, almost everyone asked struggled to respond. Either they were confused and had difficulty explaining, or they simply avoided giving a direct answer.
The Virgin Mary as Queen of the Prophets
The title “Queen of the Prophets” is one of the many exalted titles given to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This title highlights her unique and unparalleled role in salvation history, especially in relation to prophecy. It is included in the Litany of Loreto, approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587. It ranks third among the “Queen” titles, following Queen of Angels and Queen of Patriarchs.
The Mary We Don’t Know
“Mary,” a film released by Netflix on December 6, 2024, offers an adaptation of the life of Mary, Mother of Jesus. Produced by the controversial megachurch pastor Joel Osteen, the full-length movie begins with Mary’s conception, highlighting her parents, Sts. Anne and Joachim, and concludes with the Holy Family presenting the newborn Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem after evading Herod’s soldiers.
Does this film accurately portray the Mary we know and hold dear?
The Seven Sorrows of the Dolorosa
Any good mother can relate to our article concerning the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although Our Lady did not actually experience what her Son Jesus Christ did, the vicarious experience of Our Lady as His Mother can never be discounted. With the merits of recollecting these sorrows as a supernatural promise concerning a devotion, we are presenting to you the seven sorrows that she had experienced which when meditated upon with the prayer of the Ave Maria for each sorrow, a certain merit is earned by each devout soul.
Mary, Queen of Peace
Our king is Our Lord Jesus Christ. The King of all creation, the King of all kings, and the Prince of Peace. While His mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the Queen of Heaven and Earth. If her Son is the Prince of Peace, she is the Queen of Peace. The Church promotes Our Lady of Peace since 1482 and it was promoted again during World War I when Pope Benedict XV added Our Lady of Peace to the Litany of Loreto. This title was utilized once more in the Philippines as Mary, Queen of Peace. Let’s revisit history.
The Marian Apparition in Lipa (Part 2)
To Continue about the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lipa, we shared some of the similarities of this Apparition to the previous apparition in the part one of these articles. The sign, the number fifteen, her name and the suffering and sacrifices of the seer.There are those who may claim that Sr. Teresita or the people at the Mount Carmel Monastery are aware of other apparitions and are imitating them. But here are some other proofs that the Apparition in Lipa is true.
The Marian Apparition in Lipa (Part 1)
On August 7, 2023, Dr. Robert Masigno, President of Confraternity of Our Lady of Mediatrix of all Grace, sent a message to the CBCP President, Bishop Pablo Virgilio David about the Vatican’s letter prohibiting them to host the celebration of the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary in Our Lady Mount Carmel in Lipa, Batangas this September 12. But why does the Vatican prohibit them to host this Marian Event? The reason is the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lipa to Sr. Teresita on September 12, 1948. Is this apparition true or just created by a woman who wants attention? Or a devil in disguise to fool this nun just like the exorcist, Fr. Cabading stated? Before we answer that, let us share a brief history of the Apparation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lipa.
Third Secret of Fatima
Beginning this Yuletide season, Sanhedrin will bring you a new format which will tackle controversial issues regarding things that could affect the faith and fate of mankind. Borrowing from the Philippine cultural tradition of duplohan, balagtasan, and the like; Sanhedrin would like to be the site where opposing and similar ideas may be ventilated and rendered as: Scribe, Pharisee, Saducee and Zealot.