Author: ToniV

In a small chapel, on the rue de Bac in Paris, under the side altar to the right as you enter, there is a blue velvet chair. Dressed in an ivory-colored silk dress, blue mantle, and white veil, Our Lady sat in this chair in 1830 when she spoke to a young French nun and… Continue reading Of Blue Velvet Chairs and Ivory Silk Dresses

PRESS RELEASE: ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 20, 2018 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Dominican Sisters of Mary will further bring their 'Joy to the World,' as they have accepted an invitation to sing at the 96th annual White House National Christmas Tree Lighting. The event itself will be recorded before a large audience on the Ellipse… Continue reading The Singing Nuns Will Light Up Our National Christmas Tree

In the tenth chapter of the Gospel of Mark, and the twentieth of Matthew's, we read about the mother of James and John wanting her sons to sit at the right and left (places of honor) of Jesus in His Kingdom to come. And Jesus' response, "... it is for those for whom it has… Continue reading The King Has A Mother

DID YOU KNOW...? Every day in December a Feast of Our Lady is celebrated somewhere in the world. And a perfect way to celebrate and honor the Mother of God under her various titles is to gift her with this beautiful One Decade Rose Rosary, seen in the photo, from Julia's Floral and Fresh Rosary… Continue reading Roses: Every Day In December

There seems to be confusion about when the Pope is infallible. This excerpt taken from Catholicism For Dummies, 2nd Edition by Rev. John Trigilio, Jr., Rev. Kenneth Brighenti and available at Vercillo's Catholic Book & Gift ought to help clear up the matter.  What Are Extraordinary Magisterium and Ordinary Magisterium? The pope can exercise his… Continue reading Extraordinary Magisterium and Ordinary Magisterium: Both Infallible