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In the News: Feb. 16, 2016
Read recent items about Mary in both Catholic and secular news. Also see International Marian Research Institute news and updates.
Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute Features
Updates
Dr. Annamaria Poma-Swank, who taught many courses on Mary and Art at IMRI, recently published a book about the sinful woman mentioned in Luke 7 called Maria detta "la maddalena" la donna senza nome [Mary called "the Magdalene"--the Unnamed Woman]. This new book is available in Italian from Edizioni Polistampa. Click here for details (in Italian). She will attend a presentation on that book at the Holy Cross Basilica in Florence at 5 pm on February 19, 2016. Father Antonio Marcantonio will introduce the speakers, Dr. Cristina Acidini and Dr. Antonia Ida Fontana. See below for the complete notice in Italian.
La S.V. è invitata alla presentazione del libro di Annamaria Poma Swank MARIA DETTA"LA MADDALENA" La donna senza nome Mauro Pagliai Editore
Introduce
Padre Antonio di Marcantonio
Intervengono
Dott.ssa Cristina Acidini
Dott.ssa Antonia Ida Fontana
Sarà presente l’Autrice
Venerdì 19 febbraio 2016, ore 17.00
Basilica di Santa Croce, Sala Maddalena
Piazza Santa Croce 16, Firenze
In una appassionante "fantasia storico-poetica" su Maria Maddalena, l'autrice instaura con quest'ultima un dialogo intimo e partecipe, un discorso affettivo dove si intrecciano letteratura, storia, arte e religione.
Mary in Media: Books, Films, Music, etc.
An illustrated edition of The Garden Way of the Cross by Father Thomas Stanley, S.M., is now available from Novalis Publishing Inc. in Canada. These meditations on the Stations of the Cross connect scriptural verses to symbolic flowers and plants. Father Stanley's meditations first appeared in the Prayer and Meditation section of the Mary's Gardens website and can still be seen on the website were they were first published in August 1993 and revised again in July, 1996 and March, 1997. Click here to find more information or order a copy.
These simple meditations served as the inspiration for the beautifully detailed full-color illustrations by Louise Tessier, who also wrote the prayers of petition that conclude each Station. Lauretta Santarossa wrote the foreword.
Louise Tessier exhibited art during the Moved by the Spirit show held at The Marian Library Gallery in 2012. This exhibit moved throughout North America from 2011-2015.
Having received permission from Father Stanley, Louise has created an Art Poster Package to be used in conjunction with the book above by churches and schools. Click here for more information or here to order.
N.B. In honor of Father Thomas and his 73 years as a Priest in the Society of Mary (Marianists), a portion of the proceeds from art sales will be donated to a Marian charity.
From the Marian Treasure Chest
Brother John M. Samaha, S.M., sent us the following Marian vignette by email.
Salve Regina--Hail Holy Queen
The oldest recorded apparition of Our Lady may have been at Le Puy, France, in 70 A.D. And it was at that shrine that the Anthem of Le Puy was first sung. The Bishop of Le Puy, Adhemar de Montheil, prayed there before he left to take his post in the First Crusade. Divinely inspired, Bishop Adhemar rose and chanted for the first time a hymn that became the song intoned by the victorious soldiers of the First Crusade. Today we know that hymn, the Anthem of Le Puy, as the Salve Regina, Hail Holy Queen.
TOPMarian Events
A Lenten retreat for all men will take place February 19-21, 2016 at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center in Norwood, Ohio, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Father Elias Mary Mills, OFM, director of the retreat program at Immaculate Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center in Bloomington, Indiana, will present "A Reflection on the Marian Dogmas" as we consider the importance of Mary, Mother of Mercy, to the Church and the world during this Jubilee Year of Mercy. There will be multiple opportunities for confession and spiritual direction, catered meals, and single rooms. Cost for the weekend, which is open to all men, is $155. For more information, call Larry at 513-321-4879 or register online.
TOPMary in the Catholic Press
Special Celebration of World Day of the Sick Planned for Nazareth from Zenit (Vatican City) January 28, 2016
This morning in the Holy See Press Office a press conference was held to present the 24th World Day of the Sick, to be celebrated in Nazareth on February 11, the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, on the theme "Entrusting oneself to the merciful Jesus like Mary: 'Do whatever he tells you.'"
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In relation to the charitable dimension, Father Chendi explained that the visits to various entities working in the Holy Land, both Catholic and non-Catholic, will constitute "a tangible sign of what Pope Francis describes in his message as Mary's tenderness in Cana of Galilee, which translates into a predisposition towards serving those in need and in particular our brothers and sisters in sickness."
Click here to read the complete article.
Mary in the Secular Press
The director and editors of All About Mary under the auspices of the International Marian Research Institute do not necessarily endorse or agree with the events and ideas expressed in this feature. Our sole purpose is to report on items about Mary gleaned from a myriad of papers representing the secular press.
A Floral Reflection of Jesus' Life (leaderpost.com/qc) March 5, 2014