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The Three Witnesses, The Initiation Sacraments and Sacramental Life

Posted on January 14, 2018 by veilofveronica

Simone Martini – Crucifixtion – Orsini Altarpiece 1333 “This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one that testifies, and the Spirit is truth.  So … Continue reading →

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A message of how to Trust

Posted on January 13, 2018 by veilofveronica

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.  Proverbs 3:5-6   My friend Ashley Blackburn and I wrote this … Continue reading →

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The Path of Perfection

Posted on January 9, 2018 by veilofveronica

Carracci – Purgatory “All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of … Continue reading →

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Meditation on the Sorrows of Mary

Posted on January 5, 2018 by veilofveronica

To St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373), Our Lady directly reveals the amazing graces granted by her Son for all those who daily pray seven Hail Mary’s while meditating on her seven dolors and tears: 1. “I will grant peace to … Continue reading →

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Purity and the Domestic Church

Posted on January 5, 2018 by veilofveronica

This piece I wrote was originally written on August 11, 2016 and posted over at the Next Right Step.  Though parts of it I had actually written to my own local school on March 17, 2016.  I wrote the article … Continue reading →

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Prophecy and Prayer

Posted on January 3, 2018 by veilofveronica

“Only after the Last Judgment will Mary get any rest; from now until then, she is much too busy with her children.” –St. John Vianney I shared in my January 1 post my journal entry from December 18, 2017.  A … Continue reading →

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Letting Go and Letting God – Reflecting on Theotokos

Posted on January 2, 2018 by veilofveronica

What happened to Mary turns our attention to Jesus Christ, the only Mediator of salvation, and helps us to see life as a loving plan with which we must cooperate responsibly. Mary is not only a model of the call, … Continue reading →

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Prophecy, Timelines, and a New Year

Posted on January 1, 2018 by veilofveronica

  But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. Galatians 4:4-5 As you all may know … Continue reading →

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The Incarnation, the Eucharist and the All Male Priesthood

Posted on December 24, 2017 by veilofveronica

Annunciation by Murillo 1660-1665 Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. As I sat and contemplated the incarnation, God becoming man, … Continue reading →

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The Lord will fight for you (just do your part)

Posted on December 13, 2017 by veilofveronica

“The Crossing of the Red Sea” by Nicolas Poussin By:Ashley Blackburn Exodus 14:13a,14 But Moses said “ Do not be afraid, stand firm… The Lord will fight for you and you have only to keep still” I recently heard a podcast … Continue reading →

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