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Mary in the News: June 16, 2020
By Michael Duricy
Marian Library and International Marian Research Institute Features
Updates
Marian Library offers fall mini-course on medicine and faith
The Marian Library will offer a one-credit mini course, UDI 263: Medicine and Miracles: Mary at the Intersection of Faith and Healing. The class will meet in Roesch Library from 9:05-9:55 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for ten weeks (August 24, 2020-October 28, 202). Faculty and staff may audit the course for professional development.
Mary in Media: Books, Films, Music, etc.
New Book about Saint Joseph
For Father's Day, please consider this book from Father Donald Calloway, MIC: Consecration to Saint Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father.
Marian Events
Title: Annual Global Rosary Rally
Topic: Pray the Rosary unite with your country and help encircle the world in prayer.
Dates: June 19, 2020
Time: all day depending on time zone
Location: Online
The annual Global Rosary Relay for the sanctification of priests on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19, 2020 when we encircle the world in prayer once again, in this its eleventh year, with more prayer locations than ever taking part in what is now recognized as a truly significant and powerful devotional initiative within the Catholic Church to recognize and bless the work of priests serving the faithful the world over.
Each of the participating prayer locations in 85+ countries prays a particular mystery of the Rosary at a particular half-hour on the day in thanksgiving to God for our priests and to implore the protection and loving care of Our Lady, Mother of all priests, for all her priestly sons. With the coming of midnight on June 19, 2020, the entire world, by then, will have been encircled in prayer for our priests on this The Annual Rosary Relay Day.
It was the great Irish priest Father Patrick Peyton who never tired of saying that: "The Family that prays together stays together." As the family of the Church, you are invited to join your prayers to the prayers of millions throughout the world on June 19, 2020. It is an opportunity for us to raise our hearts to God for all priests in the exercise of their ministry; that they will be blessed, through our prayers, with God's grace for their priesthood; that in this worldwide communion of prayer for them, they may experience our gratitude and support; and finally that they will persevere in unity with Christ and His Church and shepherd the Lord's flock to the safe pastures of His Kingdom....
Addendum
At 6 p.m. on June 19, 2020, as part of the Worldpriest Global Rosary Relay Day for the Sanctification of Priests 2020, a wonderful joint initiative will take place between Worldpriest Global Apostolate and Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages, which has been bringing pilgrims on spiritual journeys to the universal church since 2008. Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages developed from Inside the Vatican Magazine, founded in 1993. Currently, Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages is hosting virtual pilgrimages to holy places, introducing the faithful to the 'living stones' around the world
This initiative will take the form of a virtual Rosary at 6 p.m. local Rome time, for the intentions of Pope Francis. Everyone around the world--regardless of their location--will be very welcome to join in this important prayer gift to His Holiness at the appointed time. However, all participants will need to register by simply clicking on the link provided below....
It is with gratitude and great joy that we announce that His Holiness, Pope Francis, has imparted his Apostolic Blessing to all participants in the Worldpriest Global Rosary Relay for the Sanctification of Priests, which takes place this year on June 19, 2020. We encourage all prayer locations to help spread this great news. Linked below is the letter received from the Cardinal Secretary of State, making this announcement.
Mary in the Catholic Press
Millennials Meet Mary (Zenit), June 12, 2020
At this time of the Pandemic and during Mary’s Month of May a unique digital offering was made available to everyone, especially youth.
The book offers a dynamic biography of the Virgin Mary, her story framed by magnificent artwork with reflections by millennial influencers.
The historical Virgin Mary who lived more than 2,000 years ago is revealed through stunning artwork and commentary by eighty Millennials from forty-two countries, young influencers who come from all walks of life: royalty, celebrities, entrepreneurs, professionals, accomplished figures, and students.
Mary's Millennials come from all religions or some from none. But all are
interesting with experiences and opinions to share--with fresh hearts and minds.
Mary in the Secular Press
The Association of Mary, Mother of Divine Grace (Aleteia) May 30, 2016
The "Marian Center of Aurora," previously called "House of Redemption" is a New Age cult with a Christian facade that confuses the Catholic faithful in Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil. They claim to have apparitions and messages of the Virgin Mary; they wear clothing similar to that of Catholic friars and nuns.
They invite people to pray the Rosary; and they use devotion to Padre Pio as a means of capturing. But they speak of reincarnation, aliens, reiki, planetary cures, and transmutations. Who are they and what do they believe in?
On November 8, 2012, the Vicar General of the diocese of Salto in Uruguay issued a statement to the Catholic community on the so-called "Order of Grace Mercy" based on the so-called "House of Redemption" led by Elizabeth César, who is called "Mother Shimani de Montserrat."
The statement clarifies that it is not aCatholic group, but a possible syncretistic sect with a Christian façade, whose doctrinal contents are a gnostic-esoteric mixture that encourages the cult of supposed extraterrestrials....