Devotions
a pattern of prayers that includes the "Our Father" and "Hail Mary" in five sets with reflections on Gospel scenes or "mysteries."
What is the Holy Rosary?
a title references Mary's purity and consecration of herself to God, and the fact that Jesus had no biological father.
What is "Virgin Mary"?
Mary appeared in 1531 in Mexico to St. Juan Diego. She requested that the bishop build a church. To convince him, she instructed Juan Diego to take flowers in his cloak and present them to the bishop. Even more miraculously, an image of Our Lady was imprinted on his cloak. ~9 million people converted in the next 10 years or so.
Who is Our Lady of Guadalupe?
The way the Archangel Gabriel greeted Our Lady at the Annunciation.
normally two small rectangles made of brown wool connected by ribbons and worn on the front and back under your clothes. "Whoever wears this shall not suffer eternal fire."
What is the Scapular?
this title is a reference to Mary's special role in the Kingdom where Jesus now reigns.
What is "Queen of Heaven"?
Mary appeared in 1917 in Portugal to three children (Lucia, Jacinta, Francisco). She urged the children to pray the Rosary frequently. Over 70,000 people witnessed her last appearance and they described what they saw as the "dancing of the sun."
Who is Our Lady of Fatima?
The first thing Mary does after learning she is to be the mother of the messaiah.
What is "visits Elizabeth"? Luke 1
a medal fashioned after St. Catherine Laboure's vision of Mary. The front shows Mary standing on a globe; the back has twelve stars surrounding an "M", the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
What is the Miraculous Medal?
this title is a reference to Mary not having Original Sin from the moment of HER conception.
What is "Immaculate Conception"?
Mary appeared in 1858 in France to St. Bernadette. Our Lady revealed herself as the "Immaculate Conception". She taught Bernadette a special prayer and "three wonderful secrets". She told Bernadette to bathe in and drink from the fountain but none was present. Bernadette dug in the gravel to reveal a stream that has been the source of healing for many who visit the grotto.
Who is Our Lady of Lourdes?
Perhaps the most famous words Mary ever spoke, in response to the Archangel Gabriel. Her "fiat."
What is "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according to your word." Luke 1
prayer recited every day at 6 AM, Noon, and 6 PM. At St. Andrew's, it is prayed just before the Noon Daily Mass. It includes three Hail Marys and reflection on the Annunciation.
What is the Angelus?
this title is a reference to Mary giving birth to Jesus, who is fully God and fully man.
What is "Mother of God"?
Mary appeared in 1830 in France to St. Catherine Laboure. A "shining child" woke Catherine and led her to the chapel where Mary was waiting for her. Our Lady asked Catherine to have a special medal made that became known as the Miraculous Medal due to the many miracles associated with those who wore it.
Who is Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal?
What is "the Magnificat"? Luke 1
handed down by St. Bridget, this devotion involves seven Hail Marys and meditation on Gospel scenes dealing with suffering. It is said that Mary finds tears shed in compassion to her to the pleasing.
What is the Seven Sorrows of Mary?
this title references Mary as the fulfilment of an Old Testament image. She carried within herself Jesus, Who is the Bread of Life, the High Priest, and the fulfilment of the Law.
What is "New Ark of the Covenant"?
Mary appeared in 1859 in Wisconsin to Adele Bride. Our Lady identified herself as "Queen of Heaven" and encouraged Adele to dedicate her life to evangelization using the Catechism. The shrine at the site was only just approved by the bishop in 2010.
Who is Our Lady of Good Help?
The last words of Mary recorded in the Scripture.
What is "Do whatever He tells you."? 9(John 2)