Saint James, son of Zebedee or Yaakov Ben-Zebdi/Bar-Zebdi, was one of the disciples of Jesus. He was a son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of John the Apostle. He is called Saint James the Greater to distinguish him from James, son of Alphaeus, who is also known as James the Lesser. James is described … Read more
Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary – August 15 For more pictures, goto Assumption Pictures. Today, August 15th, we celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ‘See the beauty of the daughter of Jerusalem, who ascended to heaven like the rising sun at dawn.’ — Benedictus antiphon from Daily Office For hundreds of years, Catholics … Read more
Why should we pray to Virgin Mary? The reasons are many. Why do Catholics pray to Mother Mary? Is Rosary really powerful? The intercession of Mother Mary is very powerful as Jesus cannot neglect His mothers commands.This can be proved by the first miracle Jesus did at the wedding at Cana. – (John 2:1-11). Mother Mary told … Read more