"Al cielo vais, Señora,
y allá os reciben con alegre canto.
¡Oh, quién pudiera ahora
asirse a vuestro manto
para subir con vos al Monte Santo!"
Feliz 15 de agosto, Fiesta de la Asunción de la Virgen María a los cielos.
The Assumption of Mary lifts our hearts with hope and joy.
It reminds us of God’s promise of eternal life and the glory that awaits those who remain faithful.
Mary’s Assumption inspires us to trust in God and follow her example of faith, humility, and love.
Catholicism in Japan has an insane aura—it blends so naturally with Japanese aesthetics and visual culture. Yes, that is literally a Christian samurai wielding a sword bearing the image of Jesus.
This highlights the fascinating cultural syncretism between Catholicism and traditional Japanese culture. The statue depicts Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon, a 16th-century Christian daimyō (samurai lord) who gave up his wealth and status rather than renounce his faith during the persecution of Christians in Japan. He is shown holding a sword fashioned into a crucifix, while nearby, a woman in a traditional kimono wears an obi decorated with an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The Saint Michael's Lent starts today . This runs for approximately 40 days,from the Feast of the Assumption on August 15th and ending on Saint Michael’s feast day on September 29th. Likewise, Saint Michael’s Lent consists of prayer and fasting, excluding Sundays and feast days.
While there are no prescribed rules for keeping St. Michael’s Lent, as in all penitential periods of the Church, there is no surer path toward sanctity than prayer, repentance, and fasting.
Practices during St. Michael's Lent:
. Prayer: Pray the Chaplet of St. Michael, the Litany of the Holy Angels, or other prayers dedicated to St. Michael.
. Fasting and Abstinence: Fasting and abstaining from meat, similar to Lent, can be practiced.
. Penance: Choose a specific sacrifice or act of self-denial to offer to God.
. Charity: Engage in acts of love and service towards those in need.
. Scripture Reading and Meditation: Read and reflect on the Book of Revelation or other relevant passages.
. Confession and Mass: Regularly participate in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Mass.
A Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
O glorious prince St. Michael,
chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits,
servant in the house of the Divine King
and our admirable conductor,
you who shine with excellence
and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil,
who turn to you with confidence
and enable us by your gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
Amen
La glorification de Marie, corps et âme, nous enseigne que notre véritable beauté ne consiste pas à dissimuler les signes du temps qui passe, mais à montrer, même gravés dans notre chair, les signes de l’amour qui ne passe jamais (cf. 1 Co 13, 8).
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Heavenly Father, hear our prayer. When the road is dark, be our light. When our hearts are weary, give us strength. Forgive our sins, renew our faith, and keep our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ. Let Your truth guide our steps and Your grace carry us home. Amen. ✝️🙏
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Ninguém, NINGUÉM, conseguiu reproduzir o Santo Sudário até hoje.
Se você disser que ele é falso, então terá de reconhecer que o homem que o fabricou é o maior gênio que a humanidade já produziu: conseguiu desintegrar nuclearmente um cadáver e estampar a imagem num pano.