July 21st, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Catechism Lesson Fourteen: On Baptism

In today’s lesson we learn about Baptism, not only the Baptism of Water, but also Baptism of Desire and of Blood. I remember learning of these sometime in my grade school days. I also learned, as the Catechism reminds us, that anyone may baptize in an emergency, and we learn how we may do so […]

July 13th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Some Seeds Fell on Good Ground…Thoughts on the Parable of the Sower

Yesterday the Liturgy of the Mass for the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time was filled with riches for our soul. Not only the Gospel, but the opening prayer, were filled with important lessons for each of us, to help us all bear a rich harvest for Our Lord. Servant Maria shares some thoughts on our […]

July 12th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Catechism Lesson Thirteen: On the Sacraments in General

The thirteenth lesson of the Catechism introduces the basic teachings of our Faith on all the Sacraments. In the following lessons we will be taking each Sacrament separately and learning about the graces and effects of each. What beautiful gifts Our Lord has given us in the Sacraments! Watch the thirteenth lesson here: Listen to […]

July 7th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Finally….a Message for the Fourth of July

I have had a few technical difficulties with getting my videos edited and uploaded. I won’t tell you all the troubles, but today I bought the least expensive computer I could find and now I can present to you my little message for the Fourth of July. How blessed we are to live in this […]

July 4th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Praying for the USA…Quo Vadis America?

I had recorded a video on my tablet for this 250th Anniversary of our country, but I have many technical difficulties and can’t get the talk into the computer to put it online. So, not wanting this special anniversary to pass without a post, I have clipped a part of something I recorded a few […]

July 3rd, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Baraga Shrine Gift Shop open July 8,9 and 10 from 12-5 p.m.

Servant Maria will be at the Baraga Shrine Gift Shop the week after the 4th of July on Wednesday,Thursday and Friday, JUly 8, 9, and 10, from 12-5 each day. The Barta’s are coming from Minnesota to visit and help at the Shrine. They will also help me with Diane, my sister-in-law for whom I […]

June 24th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Catechism Lesson Twelve: The Attributes and Marks of the Church

This lesson of our Catechism is one that everyone should know: what are the special attributes (qualities) and marks of the True Church. These are the special gifts which Our Lord has given the Church so that it can guide us in His way and distribute to us the fruits of His Redemption until the […]

June 10th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Finally….Catechism Lesson Eleven

Hello Friends, For those of you who had been following the Catechism, I am sorry it has taken me so long to give you this new lesson. First I paused to send out a newsletter and then I went to the Baraga Shrine for a few days. Now I present this short lesson and hopefully […]

June 7th, 2026 by Servant Maria

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Baraga Shrine Gift Shop Open Thursday June 11/Friday June 12 from 12-3 p.m.

Servant Maria will be at the Baraga Shrine Gift Shop this week on Thursday and Friday since her nephew is coming to visit and will take care of Diane, his mother, whom I have the privilege of watching over usually. Because he is staying with his mom, I will be able to visit anyone who […]

June 2nd, 2026 by Servant Maria

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The Social Reign of the Sacred Heart

Today’s talk speaks of devotion to the Sacred Heart and its power in affecting, not only of affecting our own relationship with Our Lord, but also of affecting all of society–drawing in under the influence of the Reign of the Sacred Heart. You can watch the talk here: Listen to the talk here: You can […]