Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

In our last newsletter, we talked about what sacramentals are (http://www.prlog.org/12326283-introduction-to-marian-sacramentals.html), and took a closer look at the Miraculous Medal, the first of three Marian Sacramentals.

"Holy Mother Church has, moreover, instituted sacramentals. These are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify effects, particularly of a spiritual nature, which are obtained through the intercession of the Church.

"I am not only the Queen of Heaven, but also the Mother of Mercy and your mother" (Diary of St.

Who are the saints, but roles models for the Church on Earth? Blessed Imelda Lambertini, whose feast day is May 13th, is one such example of holy devotion to our Eucharistic Lord. Imelda was born in Bologna, Italy in 1322.

What does Saint John Paul II have to say about religious life? On Divine Mercy Sunday, Catholics celebrated the canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII.

Religious life as a Catholic Sister - it's often both a thrilling and terrifying option. For young women who feel called to religious life, there is great joy and peace in recognizing and following God's calling. As St.

"Here I repeat for the entire Church what I have often said to the priests and laity of Buenos Aires: I prefer a Church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a Church which is unhealthy from being...

On January 1st, the Feast of Mary, Mother of God, Pope Francis preached on the Blessed Mother and the intercession and guidance she provides for the Church and all of its faithful. Our favorite quotes from the Holy Father's homily are shared below.

Just a little over a year ago, on the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis stepped out as the newly elected pope. Since then, he has won the hearts of many Catholics, as well as those outside of the Church.

We recently looked at the writings of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit Order, and his thoughts on seven qualities which must be present for authentic discernment.