The Story OF OUR LADY’S APPARITIONS IN MEDJUGORJE
For over 20 years now, in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Hercegovina six trustworthy witnesses, testify firmly under oath, that since the 24th of June 1981, the Blessed Virgin Mary, or "Gospa", as she is affectionately known as here, appears to them every day
The Story of Our Lady of Lourdes
Lourdes and St. Bernardette Soubirous In Lourdes, France, in 1844 a baby girl named Bernadette Soubirous was born. Bernadette’s family was very poor, and Bernadette was responsible for looking after and caring for her brothers and sisters. Bernadette was a good natured
Our Lady of Fatima: The Virgin Mary promised three kids a miracle that 70,000 gathered to see
The children were tending a flock of sheep outside the tiny village of Fatima, Portugal, when they first saw the angel. He was transparent, they said, and shining like a crystal. Lucia Abobora, 9, and her cousins, Jacinta and Francisco Marto,
First Maltese Sister to be beatified, Blessed Adeodata Pisani
Sister Maria Adeodata Pisani, christened Maria Teresa, was born in Naples on December 29, 1806. Her father, Baron Benedict Pisani Mompalao, was Maltese, while her mother Vincenza Carrano was Neopolitan. The birth of the child did not change the baron’s life.
Eucharistic Celebration at the Shrine of our Lady ta’ Pinu by Pope JOHN PAUL II
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, " My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord " (Luc. 1, 46). These joyful words, drawn from the Responsorial Psalm of today’s liturgy, were first spoken by the Blessed Virgin Mary as she reflected upon the "
Blessed Nazju Falzon
Son of Francis Joseph, a judge, and Mary Teresa, the daughter of judge. Ignatius and all three of his brothers became lawyers; two of his brothers entered the priesthood. Ignatius received minor orders at age 15. He earned a degree in theology, but did not feel worthy
Saint George Preca Malta’s First Saint
Ġorġ Preca was born in Valletta, Malta, on 12 February 1880. He was the seventh of nine children. Early in his childhood, his family moved to Ħamrun, where he started serving Mass as an altar boy. Preca studied at the
Malta, under the gaze of Mary
On February 20, 1743, while lighting a lamp in front of the Holy Image, the sexton of a Maltese church noticed that the face of the Madonna was shinier than usual. Through her yes, Myriam of Nazareth (Mary) became the Theotokos.
When the plague hit Malta, the Knights made a promise: A Marian miracle followed.
Written by Jean Pierre Fava – Malta Tourism Authority - published on 10/25/20 When it seemed that nothing could stop the plague, the Maltese turned to the Immaculate Conception. This story is the second part of the series "Malta Under the gaze of