art: Visitation by Domenico Ghirlandaio, 1491. Public Domain The Magnificat (Latin for “[My soul] magnifies [the Lord]”) is Mary’s beautiful song of praise, prayed during her visit to Elizabeth shortly after the Annunciation. It glorifies God for His...
image: The Heart of Mary, by Leopold Kupelweiser (1796-1862). Public Domain. Throughout the month of August, the Church traditionally invites us to turn our hearts and minds to the Blessed Virgin Mary with special devotion. It’s a season to renew our connection...
From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo XIV has addressed a letter to the American people (click here to see original post).”I extend my heartfelt...
May 31, 1966 – June 27, 2026 Jesús Manuel Rodríguez León, 60, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 5:04 a.m. A visitation will be held from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Mary of the Pines. The...
