Author page: Joe McAleer

“But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold” (Mt 13:23). Dear Marian Helpers and Members of our Marian Family, I recently discovered a quote that I really like. It’s from a book called The Art of Worldly Wisdom, a…

The Marian Fathers invite you to join them at the second annual WeBelieve Festival, to be held from 24th-27th July at the historic and beautiful setting of St Mary’s College, Oscott, just outside Birmingham. “Last year’s WeBelieve Festival was extraordinary, with more than 2,000 people in attendance,” recalls Fr. Alex Pumphrey, MIC, who will return this year with Fr. Patrick…

Join us! Upcoming Talks by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC! Mark your calendars and please join us for talks by an outstanding Marian speaker, Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC. Admission is free and all are welcome. Following each talk, books will be for sale and  and Fr. Donald will be present to meet all and sign books. Father Donald Calloway, MIC Father…

It is through the outpouring of the Precious Blood of Christ on the Cross that the world has been given salvation. We ourselves are recipients of the mercy of God, which we recall so beautifully every time we pray the “O Blood and Water” Prayer, also known as the 3 o’clock Hour Prayer. Dear Marian Helpers and Members of our…

“At that time Jesus exclaimed, ‘I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to little ones. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will’” (Mt 11:25-26). Dear Marian Helpers and Members of our Marian Family, Do you remember “word clouds”?…

“And whoever gives only a cup of cold water to one of these little ones to drink because the little one is a disciple—amen, I say to you, he will surely not lose his reward” (Mt 10:42). Dear Marian Helpers and Members of our Marian Family, After my ordination to the priesthood last August, I noticed a remarkable difference in…

“Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows” (Mt 10:29-31). Dear Marian Helpers and Members of our Marian Family, We live in a world full…

“As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand! (Mt 10:7) Dear Marian Helpers and Members of our Marian Family, A few years ago, a friend of mine came into the kitchen and excitedly exclaimed, “I have two citizenships!” Thinking that her long complicated drawn-out process of applying for American citizenship had finally been accepted, I…

Join us! Upcoming Events with the Marian Fathers! Mark your calendars and please join us for talks by two outstanding speakers: Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC. Admission is free and all are welcome. Following each talk, books will be for sale and Fr. Chris and Fr. Donald will be present to meet all and sign books.…

“In the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, one of my favourite passages is when St. Faustina talks about snuggling close to the Heart of Jesus. At first glance, it may seem a little strange or perhaps a bit too sentimental, but actually, snuggling close to the Heart of Christ is a sure path of holiness! As the hymn says,…