- December 29, 2011
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Variety #161: Marian Parish Procession in Italy
Ave Maria!
Here™s a glimpse of the procession that was held on the outskirts of Rome for the feast of Holy Mary of Nazareth parish, one of the parishes that our Franciscan Friars have care of here in Italy. We™ve added to the footage a few reflections from the book Devotion to Mary, written by our founder, Father Stefano M. Manelli, to add some depth and reflection to this short, catholic-culture film. Included are also some piano pieces played by Sister Maria Settima Manelli, a hymn or two from our Friars, and also some faint but beautiful hymns taken from the monastery of our contemplative Franciscan Sisters here in Italy at Città di Castello.
Ave Maria!
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- December 28, 2011
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Pope’s General Audience on prayer in the life of the Holy Family of Nazareth
http://www.romereports.com “In the home of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, we learn to contemplate the mystery of God’s presence and to grow as faithful disciples of Christ”, said the pope during his cathechesis.
- September 23, 2011
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Variety #161: Marian Parish Procession in Italy
Ave Maria!
Here’s a glimpse of the procession that was held on the outskirts of Rome for the feast of “Holy Mary of Nazareth” parish, one of the parishes that our Franciscan Friars have care of here in Italy. We’ve added to the footage a few reflections from the book Devotion to Mary, written by our founder, Father Stefano M. Manelli, to add some depth and reflection to this short, catholic-culture film. Included are also some piano pieces played by Sister Maria Settima Manelli, a hymn or two from our Friars, and also some faint but beautiful hymns taken from the monastery of our contemplative Franciscan Sisters here in Italy at Città di Castello.
Ave Maria!
To Download Audio go to http://airmaria.com?p=21887
- March 15, 2011
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Cardenal Marc Ouellet and Claudio Magris speak about the Pope’s new book in the Vatican
At the Vatican, responsible for presenting the pope’s new book “Jesus of Nazareth,” was the Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet and the Italian intellectual Claudio Magris. The cardinal is one of the closest collaborators of Benedict XVI, in 2008 he presided over the synod on the Bible.
- March 10, 2011
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Did You Know? St. Joseph (Feast Day: March 19)
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Did You Know? St. Joseph (Feast Day: March 19)
The first episode in an ongoing series of brief videos filled with interesting details regarding the lives and miracles of well-known and lesser-known saints, and the devotions and traditions that have developed around them over time.
TRANSCRIPTION
Saint Joseph was a carpenter and the foster-father of Jesus. Not much is known of Joseph’s life, except that he was “of the House of David” and lived in Nazareth, Israel…where today, the Church of St. Joseph’s Carpentry marks the traditional location of his workshop.
Ever wonder why statues and paintings of Joseph depict his staff topped with flowers? The flowered staff is a reminder of how Mary’s spouse was chosen.
According to legend, when the time came for Mary to be betrothed, the Temple priests gathered the walking sticks of all prospective suitors. Miraculously, Joseph’s burst into flower. This was a sign that God had chosen Joseph as the earthly spouse and guardian of Our Lady.
It is not known when Joseph died, but we do know that he was still living when Jesus was twelve years old.
For the first 1400 years of the Church there was virtually no devotion to St. Joseph. Due to early heresies that denied that Christ was divine, the Church Fathers found it prudent to downplay the husband of Mary and foster-father of Jesus.
Around 1400, there was a sudden surge in devotion to St. Joseph, culminating in 1479 when Pope Sixtus IV finally gave Joseph a feast day — March 19.
This increase in attention led to the 1650 founding of the Sister’s of St. Joseph, who today number more than 14,000 worldwide, and the elaborate St. Joseph’s Day Altars – constructed annually around the world and adorned with candles, flowers, statues, and food – all dedicated to this holy carpenter on his feast day.
Joseph’s profession is undoubtedly why he was chosen to be the patron saint of workers, but his popularity went further. He was declared the patron saint of several countries including Canada, China and Mexico. And in 1870 Pope Pius IX gave St. Joseph his highest honor, declaring him Universal Protector of the Catholic Church.
And that’s how a simple carpenter became the saint we know today.
Did You Know? St. Joseph (Feast Day: March 19)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
www.TANBooks.com/SaintJoseph
Did You Know? St. Joseph (Feast Day: March 19)
The first episode in an ongoing series of brief videos filled with interesting details regarding the lives and miracles of well-known and lesser-known saints, and the devotions and traditions that have developed around them over time.
TRANSCRIPTION
Saint Joseph was a carpenter and the foster-father of Jesus. Not much is known of Joseph’s life, except that he was “of the House of David” and lived in Nazareth, Israel…where today, the Church of St. Joseph’s Carpentry marks the traditional location of his workshop.
Ever wonder why statues and paintings of Joseph depict his staff topped with flowers? The flowered staff is a reminder of how Mary’s spouse was chosen.
According to legend, when the time came for Mary to be betrothed, the Temple priests gathered the walking sticks of all prospective suitors. Miraculously, Joseph’s burst into flower. This was a sign that God had chosen Joseph as the earthly spouse and guardian of Our Lady.
It is not known when Joseph died, but we do know that he was still living when Jesus was twelve years old.
For the first 1400 years of the Church there was virtually no devotion to St. Joseph. Due to early heresies that denied that Christ was divine, the Church Fathers found it prudent to downplay the husband of Mary and foster-father of Jesus.
Around 1400, there was a sudden surge in devotion to St. Joseph, culminating in 1479 when Pope Sixtus IV finally gave Joseph a feast day — March 19.
This increase in attention led to the 1650 founding of the Sister’s of St. Joseph, who today number more than 14,000 worldwide, and the elaborate St. Joseph’s Day Altars – constructed annually around the world and adorned with candles, flowers, statues, and food – all dedicated to this holy carpenter on his feast day.
Joseph’s profession is undoubtedly why he was chosen to be the patron saint of workers, but his popularity went further. He was declared the patron saint of several countries including Canada, China and Mexico. And in 1870 Pope Pius IX gave St. Joseph his highest honor, declaring him Universal Protector of the Catholic Church.
And that’s how a simple carpenter became the saint we know today.