

The Catholic Defender: Saint Hilary of Arles
On May 5, Catholics celebrate Saint Hilary of Arles, a fifth-century bishop who gave up wealth and privilege in favor of austerity and sacrifice for the sake of the Church. St. Hilary of Arles (born 401, probably northern Gaul—died May 5, 449, Arles; feast day May 5) was a Gallo-Roman bishop of Arles who is often regarded as providing the occasion for extending papal authority in Gaul. While young, Hilary entered the Abbey of Lérins that was presided over by his kinsman Honor


The Catholic Defender: Transforming By Way of Jesus Through Mary, Mary’s YES: The Way of Transformation
https://deepertruthdon.podbean.com/e/deepertruth-we-are-living-in-a-time-of-consecration-before-the-lord/ Transforming "by way of Jesus through Mary" is a Catholic spiritual path centered on Marian consecration, popularized by St. Louis de Montfort as a secure, fast, and perfect means to reach union with Jesus. It involves entrusting one’s spiritual life to Mary, allowing her to shape the believer into the image of Christ, just as she formed his body. Total Consecration: Giv


The Catholic Defender: "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."
The prayer was revealed to St. Catherine Labouré in 1830 in Paris. The prayer, "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee," was revealed to St. Catherine Labouré on November 27, 1830, in Paris, France. During a Marian apparition, Mary requested a Miraculous Medal be made featuring this inscription, promising that those who wear it will receive great graces. It is often prayed three times, especially when asking for special graces. Location: The Chap


The Catholic Defender: The Novena to Our Lady of Sorrows for America Day 1
The seven sorrows of Mary are: 1. St. Simeon’s Prophecy (Luke 2:35) 2. The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-14) 3. The Loss of Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:44-52) 4. The Meeting of Mary and Jesus on the Way to Calvary (Tradition Luke 23:26-32) 5. The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:16-30) 6. The Piercing of the Side of Jesus, and His Descent from the Cross (John 19:31-37 and Tradition) 7. The Burial of Jesus (John 19:38-42) According to St. Alphonsus de Liguori (


























