Saint Bernard says, “Look to the star of the sea, call upon Mary … in danger, in distress, in doubt, think of Mary, call upon Mary. May her name never be far from your lips, or far from your heart … If you follow her, you will not stray; if you pray to her, you will not despair; if you turn your thoughts to her, you will not err. If she holds you, you will not fall; if she protects you, you need not fear; if she is your guide, you will not tire; if she is gracious to you, you will surely reach your destination”’
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September 12, 2026 | Categories: Parks, Signage | Tags: Blessed Virgin, catholicism, Chesapeake Bay, Christianity, Hillsmere Beach, Holy Name of Mary, Saint Mary | Leave a comment
As he drew near the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. And when the Lord saw her, had great compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and “God has visited His people.” Luke 7:12-16
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September 8, 2026 | Categories: Architectural, Religious, Russell Smith | Tags: Annapolis, catholicism, Christianity, Compassion, Gospel of Luke, Jesus Christ, Maryland, Mercy, Raising of the dead, Roman Catholic Church, Saint Mary's, Widows | Leave a comment
And Mary said, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; may it be done to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38
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