Blogs
Mary in the News: July 8, 2021
By Michael Duricy
Marian Library and International Marian Research Institute Features
Updates
Dr. Gloria Dodd posted a blog about recent IMRI graduates.
IMRI Grants Five Degrees
The University of Dayton Spring 2021 Commencement was held in person once again with the appropriate safety protocols. Two of the five graduates of the International Marian Research Institute were able to participate in the ceremony held at the University of Dayton Arena on May 7, 2021....
Mary in Media: Books, Films, Music, etc.
Virtual Marian seminar: To Jesus through Mary - A Theological Exploration of the Four Marian Dogmas
The Catholic Studies Academy has decided to offer an online seminar on the Virgin Mary from July 13 - July 22, 2021. [If you miss a class, don’t worry! All sessions will be recorded and sent to attendees.]
Each session will begin with a presentation by IMRI Graduate, Dr. Richard Bulzacchelli, on the Scriptural witness, historical development, and theological significance of each of the four dogmas, followed by open discussion. Bring your curiosity and your questions.
More Information [N.B. The time for the sessions is given in Central Time.]
Marian Events
Title: Legion of Mary News
Theme: Free Catholic Information Booth at Mongomery County Fair!
Date: July 11-17, 2021
Time: noon - 10 p.m. on July 11; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. from July 12-17
Location: Air-conditioned Main Event Center at the 4-H Fairgrounds
Free literature, rosaries, medals, etc. Regular $10 Fair admission applies. To volunteer, or for more information about the Legion of Mary, call Gloria Dodd at (937) 229-1431
Mary in the Catholic Press
"Donne Chiesa Mondo", mafie e abuso di religione (Vatican News) July 3, 2021
Il numero del mensile de L'Osservatore Romano in uscita il 3 luglio porta in copertina il titolo di "Ribelli e profetiche." Intervista al magistrato Marisa Manzini, che parla dell'uso distorto di riti e tradizioni religiosi da parte della criminalità organizzata
di Bianca Stancanelli
C’è il boss latitante che custodisce nel suo bunker sotterraneo il ritratto della Vergine in una cornice d’oro. C’è la vedova di 'ndrangheta che prega la Madonna di rivelarle i nomi degli assassini del marito perché i figli possano vendicarlo. C’è il killer che invoca la benedizione di Maria prima di impugnare le armi.
Sulla figura della Madonna si allungano "i lacci delle mafie," come li ha definiti papa Francesco, soprattutto in Calabria. E in Calabria, nelle trincee giudiziarie più esposte contro la 'ndrangheta, ha trascorso quasi per intero i suoi trent'anni di lavoro come pubblico ministero Marisa Manzini, la donna magistrato che nel settembre scorso la Pontificia Accademia Mariana Internazionale ha nominato tra gli esperti del neonato Dipartimento di analisi e di studio dei fenomeni criminali e mafiosi.
Piemontese, Manzini, che è stata anche consulente della commissione d'inchiesta sulla mafia del Parlamento italiano, è oggi procuratore aggiunto presso il tribunale di Cosenza. Donne Chiesa Mondo le ha chiesto di parlare della propria esperienza.
Mary in the Secular Press
These 4 Attributes of Mary Will Help You Become a Better Friend to Your Friends (National Catholic Register) May 5, 2021
It's May. My thoughts are even more on Mary. So, I turned to one of my favorite authors, Carrie Gress, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., and co-founder of the Theology of Home Project. She is my go-to on all things about Our Lady....
Pope Francis also suggests this year that Catholics should unite worldwide every day throughout the month of May to pray the Rosary in petition for an end to the coronavirus pandemic and divine assistance for those most affected by the disease and its consequences. This month, thirty representative shrines throughout the world will lead us in a Marian prayer, which will be broadcast live on the official channels of the Holy See at 6 p.m. (Rome time) every day. Praying the Rosary for the Pope's intentions this month can enrich our families. Inviting a friend to join us--even if it means praying the Rosary more than once a day--can enrich our friendship as well. Don't be embarrassed to ask!
And, finally, remember four extraordinary and powerful words: "To Jesus through Mary." This is an expression generally attributed to St. Louis de Montfort in his True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin. It encourages us to entrust ourselves to Mary in imitation of Christ. In other words, it goes to the heart of everything. By infusing our friendships with her attributes, Mary will bring us all to her Divine Son.