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You know, at times, for me, writing books is like taking “truth serum.” You might laugh. However, when I earnestly pray and deeply desire to help others get to Heaven by sharing Church teachings and amazing stories of the Saints, I often end up disclosing something very personal. It just comes out as I am steeped in prayer and writing for the greater glory of God. I thought I’d tell you that.
You see, just today, I happened to come across something I wrote a few years back. You might know that I have written many books. Sometimes, it’s hard for me to remember everything I have said. Then, if I get the occasion to read part of my own writing, sometimes I am surprised that I shared certain things. Again, it is always done in an attempt to inspire others to strive for holiness and an encouragement for them to help others get to Heaven.
I’ll share the Preface of my book Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories, Prayers, and Devotions with you now. The words that popped out at me today are about my experiences with Mother Teresa a.k.a. St. Teresa of Calcutta”
Ninety-nine years ago, Our Blessed Mother’s great love for her children was manifested in her appearance to three young peasant children on the rocky hillside in Fatima, Portugal. During this, her first appearance, the Blessed Virgin Mary asked the children to pray the rosary for the conversion of sinners. Mary specifically instructed, “Pray the rosary every day, in order to obtain peace for the world, and the end of the war.”
As I type these words, my heart is bursting to share this important and most essential message given us from heaven. I have always loved the Blessed Mother and feel very fortunate to have been raised in the Catholic faith, knowing about our Mother in Heaven. My dear friend and spiritual mother, St. Teresa of Calcutta, whom I was privileged to know for ten years and who was very close to the Blessed Mother, encouraged me to turn to Mary often with this simple prayer.
“Mary, Mother of Jesus, be Mother to me now.”
Mother Teresa often prodded me to “bring others to Jesus through Mary.” In the almost two dozen letters she wrote to me, she frequently mentioned Mother Mary. In one she said, “Pray to Our Lady—pray the rosary very fervently, cling to Our Lady. She will surely lead you to Jesus to know His will for you.” A couple of years ago, I had the most amazing and beautiful dream on the night of the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in which St. Teresa of Calcutta appeared to me and very clearly asked me if I was offering my sufferings and sacrifices. I exuberantly told her, “Yes!” But immediately after I uttered that word of affirmation to her, I was made to know that there is so much more to offer.
Recently, I took out my notebook filled with Mother Teresa’s letters, which had been lovingly typed to me on an old typewriter. Some letters of the alphabet were typed so gloriously askew, a sign of the age of the typewriter and of the faithful and frail woman whose holy passion inspired her to sit and type away, long after her duties of the day were completed. Every one of Mother Teresa’s letters to me pierced my heart with a tender love that cannot be articulated. In seeing them again, some took on new meaning and implication as I read them slowly, meditating upon the words.
In October 1987, she wrote, “Please continue praying and offering your sufferings for our Mother—she needs it most now.” All these years later, I understand more clearly what Mother Teresa was asking of me.
As my spiritual mother’s heart overflowed with passion to encourage me to know the Mother, so my heart longs to encourage you through the story of Our Lady of Fatima. I pray that as you read through the history and heavenly messages of one of the most popular and prophetic of all Marian apparitions in Church history, you will grow closer to the Blessed Mother who always leads souls closer to her Son Jesus. I am praying to the Blessed Mother and asking the intercession of Blessed Francisco, Blessed Jacinta, and Lucia to pray for me as I write this book and for each person who will read this book so that they will be deeply transformed and moved by grace!
I hope and pray that you, dear reader, will become more prayerful and interested in doing your part to bring about the conversions of sinners through your prayers and offerings of sufferings and mortifications for the glory of God. This what Our Lady of Fatima has asked of us.
Jesus and his Mother Mary await generous souls who are willing to make reparation for all those who are in danger of losing their souls to hell. Will you be a generous soul?
Let us pray to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for all of the graces that we need to be a brilliant light and a holy comfort to others each and every day in this darkened and sometimes frightening world. Don’t forget to offer your sufferings to God and to make sacrifices to save souls.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Our Lady of Fatima, our dear Mother in Heaven, please pray for us. Please help our world! We are comforted knowing that your Immaculate Heart will triumph.
Yours in prayer and in Christ’s love,
Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
May 13, 2016
Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
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I’ll repeat the part that popped out at me today:
“A couple of years ago, I had the most amazing and beautiful dream on the night of the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in which St. Teresa of Calcutta appeared to me and very clearly asked me if I was offering my sufferings and sacrifices. I exuberantly told her, ‘Yes!’ But immediately after I uttered that word of affirmation to her, I was made to know that there is so much more to offer.”
Yes, dear Reader, there is SO much more to offer … Heaven waits for our prayers and offerings to help save souls.
God bless you!
Donna-Marie
Check out this very short video in which I give a bit of background on why I wrote this book for families.
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My newest book “Prayerfully Waiting” is for the “expectant” Grandmother. It can be paired with my “Prayerfully Expecting” book which is for the expectant Mom! You can learn more about these books here.
Add a gorgeous “Prayerfully Hoping and Expecting Novena Bracelet” for the expectant Mom to the mix and you will have some pretty happy people prayerfully awaiting the birth of a precious little someone.
All three (2 books and 1 bracelet) together would normally be $75.97. Now, on sale in a BUNDLE for only $69.97.
If you’d prefer another bracelet design (or different color beads or kind of medal), simply email me at: dmcoboyle@aol.com to request a different bracelet as part of this “Bundle of Love.”
Some other choices of medals are: St. Anne (as shown), St. Gerard Majella, Holy Family, Guardian Angel, St. Michael, Mother Teresa, St. Therese, Blessed Mother (Guadalupe, Fatima, or Lourdes).
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I recently designed a new NOVENA bracelet for EWTN Religious Catalogue and here is a short video highlighting my newest exclusive design. I hope you like it. Please share this post with those whom might be interested and also on your social media. Thanks in advance and God bless you!
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I am very excited to share that my newest book — a labor of love for girls and women (written during the pandemic) will release soon!
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Four words effectively describe just how it is that the beauty and mystery of the feminine genius can stand up heroically to a broken and wounded world, resultant of the fall of our first parents: the Mercy of God. Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle’s book Divine Mercy in a Woman’s Life: Milestones Along the Way this important truth.
— Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, Fathers of Mercy assistant general and EWTN series and radio host
This is a book for women of every age and in every season. The message of mercy can find a home in every season of our lives and this book guides the way.
— Leah Darrow, founder of Lux Catholic and author of The Other Side of Beauty
Here is a book that is original, profound, practical and potentially life-changing for readers. Divine Mercy in a Woman’s Life is a work that will enrich, engage and expand the feminine heart. The author provides rich content full of beauty and truth that leads readers on a spiritual journey of inner healing that culmi- nates in divine intimacy. I pray that women of all faiths will take up and read this amazing gift of grace. Highly recommended!
— Kathleen Beckman, author, A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare and Praying for Priests
I will give you a SNEAK PEEK of the Introduction of the book to offer you a sense of what to expect.
“Jesus, I trust in you.” The message of Divine Mercy, given to us by Jesus through the writings of St. Faustina, are indeed words to live by, especially in these challenging times. Whether it’s the continued fallout from the coronavirus, political unrest, or problems striking closer to home with struggles in our per- sonal lives and families, women need to cling to this message of hope more than ever and learn more about the Divine Mercy message itself. Donna-Marie’s book helps us do both and then some, and is a greatly needed and timely resource for women of all ages.
— Teresa Tomeo, author and syndicated Catholic talk show host of “Catholic Connection” and “The Catholic View For Women”
Divine Mercy in a Woman’s Life is a wonderful book of spiritual and theological reflections and prayers, looking at a woman’s relationship with God through the lens of one of the greatest religious figures of the 20th century. Cooper O’Boyle’s soul-stirring meditations, heartfelt stories, and beautiful insights on a woman’s experience with Christ’s Divine Mercy provides spiritual food that will nourish and strengthen the reader’s prayer life in a deeply intimate and personal way. Divine Mercy in a Woman’s Life plants the seeds of wisdom in the rich soil of human experience that, when watered by the gifts of the Holy Spirit in an open heart, will undoubtedly bring forth fruit of sacred joy in the lives of women everywhere. An absolute must-read!
— Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, author, Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African-American Priest
Women inspire other women. In Divine Mercy in a Woman’s Life, Donna-Marie offers many spiritual lessons from Jesus, the Divine Mercy, and His Apostle of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina. The author also shares her own life and experiences, along with other compelling true stories, inviting the reader to pause, act, and pray for God’s mercy. This book will enrich the faith of the women who read and pray with it.
— Fr. Edward Looney, host of the podcast “How They Love Mary” and author of A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary
Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle has taken the frequent messiness of women’s lives and turned it into something astonishingly beautiful. Every woman will find herself in this book and at the same time will discover the astonishing beauty within. Well done!
— Marge Steinhage Fenelon, award-winning author, retreat leader, internationally-known speaker, and Catholic media personality
Donna-Marie is truly anointed by God in many ways, especially her gift of writing! This beautiful book is so powerful and such a great resource to serve to equip Catholic women to be more like the woman described in Proverbs 31:26-31. Divine Mercy in a Woman’s Life is like a training manual for girls and a guide- book for women that uses St. Faustina’s writings as a guide and leads us through the many milestones a female encounters from birth to death, giving us expert advice along the way to help us become more holy and pleasing to our Lord. Every Christian woman should own this book. And for men, it’s a great book to give to your daughter, your wife, or your girlfriend.
— Gail Buckley Barringer, founder, Catholic Scripture Study International
Women need a lavish experience of Christ’s Divine Mercy as a balm of grace. Divine Mercy in a Woman’s Life fuses the Divine Mercy message with real life in every stage of womanhood. Because we women are so poured out, it’s only necessary that we have His Mercy pour in. This beautiful book is a little spring of Divine Mercy for His ladies.
— Alexis Walkenstein, evangelist, producer, author
You can pre-order your copy below by using the button. You will then receive one of the first autographed copies. Lord willing, my book will release very soon. I hope that you will share the news of my upcoming book so that today’s girls and women will learn valuable life lessons from our sister St. Faustina and our Lord Jesus, our Blessed Mother, and the saints!
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I’ll be speaking at a conference this week end. It’s all about “Listening Fr God” and orchestrated by Teresa Tomeo to follow up her book title Listening For God.
I’ll also participate in a LIVE panel discussion. You can click here to learn more and to register for FREE. There are some paid features available as well.
There are more than 50 speakers who will present, including: Al Kresta Alyssa Bormes Amy Smith Anne DeSantis Annie Karto Anthony Coniglio Bug Hall Chris Martin Crystalina Evert Damon Owens Deacon Dominick Pastore Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle Dr. Edward Sri Dr. Mario Enzler Dr. Matthew Bunson Dr. Ray Guarendi Ellen Salter Fr. Andrew Dawson Fr. Chris Alar, MIC Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Frank Pavone Fr. John Trigilio, Ph.D. Fr. Leo Patalinghug Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. Gail Buckley-Barringer Gail Coniglio Gary Zimak Greg & Julie Alexander Hope Ponsart Janet Morana Jason Evert Jeff Cann Jeff Cavins Joan Lewis Joe Matthiesen John Hale John Wisely Joseph Warren Julie Perolio Kaitlyn Curtin Kathy Crombie Kelly Wahlquist Kevin Wells Kristine Hass Linda Schaefer Marge Steinhage Fenelon Michelle Johnson Mike Aquilina Orlando Javien Jr. Patti Maguire Armstrong Peter Herbeck Steve Ray Teresa Tomeo Tony Frasco Vanessa Denha-Garmo Marcus Grodi.
I hope that you register and tune in at your leisure. Register for FREE here!
My friend Lisa shared a very sweet video of her granddaughter Lucy, who in less than a short minute tells us how to do Lent right! I hope that you will enjoy this short, lively, and absolutely precious tutorial!
Click on the video below and let me know in the comments below how much you enjoyed her video and if it might help you on the remainder of your Lenten journey. 🙂
I recently gave a presentation to the women of Faith & Wine in Lee County, Florida (as well as all of the others tuning in virtually from many parts of the world. The title of my presentation is “Small Things with Great Love: How to Love Like Mother Teresa.” You can see it in below by clicking on it. The woman in the first frame is the lovely Host who introduced me to the Zoom conference.
I suggest that you get yourself a beverage and get comfy. The presentation lasts a bit over an hour. Or, you can watch some, pause and pick up again as time allows. I hope that this presentation will stir your heart.
Thank you for your letter. I hope that you are well. I’m glad that you wrote I’ll try to answer your questions and I hope it will be helpful to you …
You stated in your letter that I have a “ridiculously long name.” Let’s start with that. My first name is “Donna-Marie.” My mother placed a hyphen in my name when she named me and when baptized because she liked the name that she gave to me and was hoping that the hyphen would prevent people from shortening my name. I don’t mind if people call me “Donna” or “Donna-Marie.” I am perfectly fine with either.
Many years ago, when my first book was going to be released for Catholic mothers titled, “Catholic Prayer Book for Mothers,” I decided to use my full first name for the book, rather than just simply “Donna” as others had shortened it to. I did it to honor my dear deceased Mother.
I decided to keep my maiden name of “Cooper” in order to show honor to my dear deceased father. And my last name, “O’Boyle” is to honor my dear husband.
You asked me what makes me “feel important.” I don’t feel important. I do feel deeply blessed to be a daughter of the Most high God.
You asked, “Who” am I “to give spiritual advice? What qualifies you? Nothing!”
I am a Catholic woman, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an author, a catechist, and an evangelist. I am no better than anyone else. However, I have been asked to share my insights, advice, and teachings. I do so because I love our Lord and want to serve His people.
You stated, “All you do is prattle on to people to pray. Isn’t that brilliant?!”
I don’t think it’s brilliant. Rather, it is out of love that I encourage others to pray. I know by faith and our Church’s teaching that it is the only way to Heaven. I want to share that with as many as possible.
Yes, you are correct. St. Jacinta and St. Francisco were sick. They were very sick. I have never said that they had a “mysterious illness.” However, I do share with people that through their sincere and earnest prayers; following requests from Our Lady of Fatima, they suffered with much love and courage for the conversion of souls. They had been shown a vision of hell by the Blessed Mother and did not want anyone to suffer the terrible fate of burning in hell. Yes, hell exists and there is a consequence for sin. And prayer (as was mentioned above), is essential for everyone. It helps our own souls and the souls of others.
You stated that I am “making money on religion and spouting holiness.” It seems that you might have come up with your questions and comments after seeing me or hearing me in interviews. I suspect you have seen me on EWTN television sharing about Fatima and the shepherd children. You did send your letter to EWTN, after all.
I do not get paid anything for my appearances on the media to share about the Gospel and God’s love, the spiritual life, etc. I don’t get paid for any of the television series that I have created and that I host on EWTN television. It is out of love for God and His people that I share.
You stated that Catholics are not required to believe in Fatima or Lourdes, etc. You are correct in that we are not required. However, the Church in Her goodness and wisdom points us to the authentic powerful apparitions that will aid our souls.
You asked, “Why do we need another book on St. Faustina? Well, to try to put it succinctly, God’s Divine Mercy is so very important to every single person. We need God’s Mercy! Saint Faustina is a wonderful and perfect spiritual guide to help us to understand it more.
You stated, “You drop names all the time — Mother Teresa, Fr. Apostoli, John Hardon. Whoop-de-do!”
When someone is sharing about another’s example and holiness, it would be wise to state their name, wouldn’t it? I share about the Saints quite often. They are our sure intercessors. They help us to get to Heaven!
I hope that my letter to you will be helpful. I wish you well and I am praying for you to feel better. You seem to be upset and hurting. May God profoundly touch your heart and soul in a special way. God bless you!
Yours, in Jesus, Mary, and Joseph,
Donna-Marie
I am still in recovery for Covid but I am happy to announce that I will be giving a presentation on Mother Teresa TONIGHT titled, “Small Things with Great Love: How to Love Like Mother Teresa.” It’s at 7:00 PM Eastern (tonight, Thursday, Feb. 25th) and there is still a bit of time to register for this free program. Feel free to share this post with others who might be interested.
Maybe I’ll see you tonight! Well, actually I won’t see you through Zoom, but you will see me. 🙂 Here is the link to register for Zoom.
I have lost tract of the days. I guess I was not successful in writing a bit each day of quarantine. I haven’t been well enough to do so. I’ll force myself to write this post now.
I think today is “Day 8.” However, as I explained on “Day 1,” it is really further along in the quarantine, but I started posting blog posts after the fact. Now, if that is not totally confusing! 😉 I write this post today with a very bad head ache. I’ve already taken a lot of pain medication and I am praying for some relief from the unrelenting head aches.
I’ll try to catch you up a bit. C*v*d is a terrible illness. I hope you don’t get it. It varies with each person. Some folks get mild versions, while others suffer terribly and end up in the hospital, or even succumb to death. Each and every day and night I pray for those who are going to die (by whatever reason) that they will turn to God before taking their last breath so that they can make it to Heaven and not Hell. We must pray for the dying.
My husband and I are very fortunate thus far, that we are dealing with this awful illness at home alone back in the woods of rural Connecticut. So far, we have stayed out of the hospital and we are not “spring chickens!” We have each had a couple of virtual doctor’s appointments so far. That is after our in person visits to do the 3 tests–2 for C*v*d and 1 for the flu. Our C*v*d was positive.
Much effort to peel this little orange, but we are working hard at nourishing ourselves…
It’s a mystery with regard to how we contracted this debilitating illness. I stay home and work here and my husband works alone at his little shop. I have a feeling that my husband picked it up at the grocery store, possibly from a grocery cart handle or from someone there who was sick. We will never know.
It is a very real illness, despite what some choose to believe, perhaps due to what some consider “hype” or political agenda. It is real and it is debilitating. I hope and pray that you don’t get it. Or, that if you do, that it will be mild, please God. Our cases are not mild. However, we are extremely thankful that our severe chills and high fevers seem to be gone now, as well as the horrible sore throats. We hope that they don’t come back. This illness is unpredictable. We are still dealing with many other symptoms; including the awful cough, congestion, severe head ache, random sharp pains, deep bone and muscle pain, exhaustion and weakness.
Each and every day, several times a day, I earnestly cry out to God as Our Lady of Fatima has taught us to pray while we offer our suffering:
“It is for the love of You, the conversion of sinners, and for the reparation of the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”
We will get through this with God’s merciful grace. I want to thank you with all my heart for your prayers for us and for all those who are suffering. I am praying for you too!
What happened to “Day 3”? Well, I didn’t get a chance to write anything. I was too busy trying to survive the C*v*d day while taking care of my husband also sick with C*v*d.
Here is “Day 1” which gives a background. “Day 2” which is pretty much a dud. 🙂
I’m not sure what “Day 4” will turn out to be. But, I’m here at the keys for a few minutes…blanket on my lap, and excruciating head ache and all…
When I had the inspiration one feverish night to do this “Quarantine Diary,” I thought I might have something to say each day–but, then again, maybe not.
I’ll share something funny though. A dear priest friend has been praying for us and checks on us each day. One afternoon, as my husband and I were pushing forward, praying the Rosary together, I offered up a particular decade for our priest friend, asking Our Lord and Our Lady to reward him for his generous prayers. No sooner than I uttered those words, Father’s text came in.
“Do you have enough Chocolate ?!!!”
I chuckled out loud and continued on with our Rosary before texting him back to tell him that his cute message sure brought a smile.
I followed that up with, “Yes, we love chocolate, but this stupid illness makes it so you don’t really enjoy too many things. You feel too sickly … thanks for the good laugh! Thanks so much for your prayers. May God reward you!”
Well, I had better get my eyes off this computer screen. Please be assured of my prayers for you…Stay well! May God reward you for caring and for praying for us…
Continuing to offer it all up…
“O Jesus, it is for love of You, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary” (Fatima visionaries)
Still here. Still sick. A bit worse today, but determined with God’s grace to get better. I’ll try to be back with something more substantial, Lord willing. 🙂
I am in quarantine at home with my husband. We are both very sick with C*v*d. I am not even going to spell out the name of the illness because I have noticed that when that word is mentioned on social media, the “powers that be” automatically insert links to various information (propaganda??) about it. They do the same for political posts.
That aside, as I lay feverish in bed last night, I thought I would attempt to write a short blog post each day of my quarantine during this awful illness. I have no idea what I will write about, or if I’ll have the strength to do so. However, I shall try. Perhaps, just a few words or brief reflection each day.
We shall see how it goes.
Well, first off, today is not technically “day one” of my quarantine. But, I guess it’s “official” now. My husband and I have been quarantined since the afternoon of New Year’s Day/Solemnity of the Great Mother of God. That is when the terrible onset of my husband’s illness came on with great gusto.
Chills, high fever, cough and congestion descended upon him without mercy. I took care of him and we hoped and prayed for the best. We didn’t know if it was a virus, flu, or the dreaded C*v*d. The illness progressed with great vigor while we tried to steady the ship in that stormy sea of fever and pain.
I think I should insert a link here to my latest newsletter that explains what led up to now. You can read the brief newsletter here and then continue with this blog post.
Two nights after my husband’s onset of illness, I succumbed to the same illness. The terrible unnerving chills, high fever and deep bone pain assaulted me. After getting my husband settled for the night and getting into bed with a raging fever (even with 3 Advil under my belt,) I hung tightly to my rosary beads and pleaded with Our Lord and Our Lady to get me through the night, and if it is God’s holy will, to enter the new day with a renewed strength in which to to take care of my husband.
Thanks be to God, my fever was down in the morning. The symptoms progressed, but I was able to care for my husband who was pretty bad off with coughing and congestion. I put another call in to the doctor’s office to get set up tests for the dreaded C*v*d.
We had a virtual appointments with the doctor and my husband and I were scheduled for the testing the following day.
I’ll stop there for now, because I want to share a wee bit from last night before my weakness and pain causes me to log off my computer…plus, I do need to muster my strength to make my way to the kitchen to figure out something for us to eat…
I’m back to this blog post now. Turns out that I had to take time away from this writing due to exhaustion and various C*v*d symptoms.
So…back to last night…
When fever and pain awakened me around 3:00 AM, I took my temperature and learned that the fever was back and after taking some more Advil, I opened my night stand drawer to bring out my mother’s Bible that I had kept in there for safe keeping. I hadn’t cracked it open in quite some time. It was the perfect time to do so. I propped up my pillows and began reading from the Psalms which I had flipped opened to.
I read a few pages and ended on:
Take courage and be stouthearted, all you who hope in the Lord” (Psalm 31:25).
I placed my mother’s Bible back into the drawer of my nightstand. I blessed myself with Holy Water and laid back down and prayed that I could get some more sleep.
Donna-Marie on EWTN Pro Life Weekly speaking about her new book and new bracelet design for EWTN Religious Catalogue–Simply click the little symbol on the lower right hand corner of the video screen to enlarge the video. Enjoy!
Happy feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal! I’ll share here a message that I posted on Instagram this morning:
Happy Feast Day! Not too long ago, I was blessed to lead a pilgrimage to the Miraculous Medal chapel at Ru du Bac in Paris, France. I had been devoted to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal for many years. I have given out thousands upon thousands of Miraculous Medals all around the world. I never thought I would ever get to the actual apparition site – – where the Blessed Virgin Mary instructed Saint Catherine Laboure about the Miraculous Medal.
Perhaps, you can tell by the kind of “stunned” look on my face in this photo (taken after spending some time there) that I was totally overwhelmed by the blessing of being there. I was also blessed to give the Reading at holy Mass in that chapel of the apparition site for our pilgrimage. In this picture, I am wearing the blessed Miraculous Medal given to me by Mother Teresa during a precarious pregnancy. I never take it off. It’s one of the many she had given to me, but this one is so special to me.
By God’s grace, without any planning, I took up Mother Teresa’s tradition of giving out blessed Miraculous Medals. Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Tomorrow, is another special day in honor of the Miraculous Medal. It is St. Catherine Laboure’s feast day. By the way, I will be on the airwaves tomorrow with “The Miracle Hunter” on #EWTNradio talking about the Miraculous Medal.
Here is a prayer: Miraculous Medal Prayer
O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate,
We dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you
under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
May this Medal be for each one of us
a sure sign of your affection for us
and a constant reminder of our duties toward you.
Ever while wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection
and preserved in the grace of your Son.
O Most Powerful Virgin, Mother of Our Savior,
keep us close to you every moment of our lives.
Obtain for us, your children, the grace of a happy death;
so that in union with you, we may enjoy the bliss of Heaven forever.
Amen. #miraclehunter#ewtnradio#miraculousmedal#rudubac#paris#ourladyofthemiraculousmedal#motherteresa@ewtnmedia@ewtnradio@miracle.hunter
The other day, I posted this little story on Instagram. I’ll paste the message here so that you can see it in case you missed it there. It’s about unexpectedly discovering a lost blessing, as well as realizing that it was almost lost forever…Here is what I wrote the other day…
The other day, I posted this on Instagram. I’ll paste the message here so that you can see it in case you missed it there. It’s about unexpectedly discovering a lost blessing as well as realizing that it was almost lost forever…Here is what I wrote the other day…
I am deeply grateful. I discovered this just today. Many years ago, Mother Teresa had given to me this special image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. I have moved around so many times during my life and my belongings have been stored here and there. Unfortunately, many precious things were ruined by water damage.
Recently, as I was cleaning in the basement, I came across this picture mixed in with other items that were totally damaged and had to be thrown out. Thankfully, this gift from Mother Teresa was in a plastic frame which protected it from the mold and moisture. I rescued the dirty and wet plastic frame and image from the box and put it aside with a few other items. It was a busy time, so I planned to get to it when I could.
Today, I had a chance to take the picture out of the plastic frame, turn it around, and discover something I had not seen in so many years—Mother’s beautiful words to me, along with her signature which she had scrawled across the back. Her beautiful gift to me which used to adorn a little prayer table in the corner of my kitchen many years ago was almost lost forever. I am very thankful that I came across this special gift from Mother Teresa when cleaning.
I am especially grateful that it was protected from damage. I put the gift from Mother in a different frame. In this picture, I’m holding it up in front of the image I have hanging in my office. It is Mother Teresa’s canonization image. You probably can’t tell in this picture, but it is a huge image. In addition, if you look closely at the image of the Blessed Mother, you’ll see a tiny cross on her veil. That just happens to be a reflection of a crucifix also hanging in my office which reflected on to the picture as I held it up. I thought I would share this blessing with you…???
On this 103rd anniversary of the great Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, I’d like to share the following YouTube video of my interview with Doug Keck for EWTN’s Bookmark television show. In it we discussed my two Fatima books and Our Lady of Fatima’s message.
I am so happy to share my new book trailer for my upcoming book Prayerfully Waiting, a book for Grandmothers awaiting the birth of their precious grandchild. You’ll learn more about it in my book trailer.
God bless you!
