Father Anthony Ho is the pastor of Canadian Martyrs Parish in the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
Father Solanus Casey (1870-1957) was beatified last month, Nov. 18, in Detroit. Solanus Casey was born Bernard Francis Casey on Nov. 25, 1870, on a farm near Oak Grove, Wis. … Continued
Berthe Petit (1870-1943) was a Franciscan tertiary, or lay affiliate, in Belgium who promoted devotion to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Petit reportedly had her first vision of … Continued
Venerable Pope Pius XII is an important man for the age of Mary (1830-1954). He was known as the “Pope of Mary.” Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (the future Pope … Continued
During the age of Mary (1830-1954), Blessed James Alberione promoted devotion to Our Lady under the title “Queen of the Apostles.” Blessed Alberione was born in 1884 in northern Italy. … Continued
In the 20th century, two great organizations were founded in Western and Eastern Europe respectively to spread the Kingdom of Christ through Marian consecration. On Oct. 16, 1917, St. Maximilian … Continued
The years 1830 to 1954 were known as the “age of Mary.” During that period, there were saintly men who promoted devotion to Our Lady. One such man was St. … Continued
Blessed Alexandrina Maria da Costa (1904-1955) was beatified by St. John Paul II on April 25, 2004. She was called “the fourth seer of Fatima.” Our Lord told Alexandrina, “I … Continued
In 1933, Our Lady appeared to 11-year-old Mariette Beco at Banneux, Belgium. Although Mariette came from a family who were lukewarm in their religious practice, the first apparition on Jan. … Continued
Those who specialize in Marian studies call the years between 1830 and 1954 an “Age of Mary.” During those 125 years Our Lady appeared in Paris, La Salette, Lourdes, Pontmain, … Continued
In 1917, Our Lady of Fatima taught the three visionary children devotion to her Immaculate Heart as an effective means for the salvation of souls and peace of the world. … Continued