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“After the fire there was a tiny whispering sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave” (1 Kings 19:12-13). Dear Marian Helpers and Members of our Marian Family, There are many things that we fear. Some fears are obvious, such as spiders or snakes. Others are…

“Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, [Jesus] said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied…” (Mt 14:19-20) Dear Marian Helpers and Members of our Marian Family, Over the centuries, there have been many interpretations of…

[Jesus said,] “The kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into vessels but threw away the bad. So it will be at the end of the age” (Mt 13:47-49). Dear Marian Helpers and Members of…

“You, O LORD, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in kindness and fidelity. Turn toward me, and have pity on me; give your strength to your servant” (Ps 86:15-16). Dear Marian Helpers and Members of our Marian Family, In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds. When the servants discover…

“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! 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 Fr. Donald will be present to meet all and sign books. Father Donald Calloway, MIC Father Donald is the Vocation Director…

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…