Mother Mary & Her Apparitions

Ascended Master Mother Mary 
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen.

Ascended Masters are enlightened beings who have gone through spiritual transformation and achieved a higher state of being.  

Mary's willingness to obey God's will, even in the face of uncertainty, is a key aspect of her character. Mary can teach us about the energy of Faith, Her incredible faith in the Creator when she received the message from Archangel Gabriel about her immaculate conception, and the events that happened during her pregnancy. She never wavered in her faith. 

Mary is Love, thats why she intercedes for all people everywhere. Mary can teach about all the great aspects of ourselves, she is patient and constantly devoted to human kind. She is the patroness of all humanity. She reminds you you are worthy of her love and guidance and to shine your light. 

All you have to do is ask for her assistance. 

Apparitions - 
Our Lady of Guadalupe, is the Blessed Virgin Mary, associated with a series of apparitions in 1531 to Juan Diego, an indigenous peasant, on Tepeyac hill near Mexico City.  Mary appeared to Juan Diego request him to build a church. Mary Identified herself as the Virgin Mother, Mary. 

Juan Diego went to his bishop, Juan de Zumarraga. His Bishop told him we need a significant sign to build a church for the Virgin Mother.

When Mary appeared to Diego the second time, he told her the bishop needed a sign from her to build her church. Mary told him to gather Castilian roses (unseasonable at the time) from the hilltop and present them to the bishop. 

Diego found and gathered the roses and placed them in his tilma (blanket). 

When Diego showed the roses to his bishop, the image of the Virgin Mother’s image appeared on the tilma, confirming her identity and the significant sign or miracle. 

The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is rich in symbolism, blending Christian and Aztec imagery. She is often depicted with a sunburst, moon, and angel, and her clothing includes elements that were significant in Aztec culture. 

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is a major pilgrimage site, drawing millions of visitors annually. 

She is the patron saint of Mexico, the Americas, and the unborn. 
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The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12th, and is a Holy Day of Obligation in Mexico. 

Our Lady of Lourdes - 
Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old peasant girl, first saw the vision on February 11, 1858, while gathering firewood with her sister and a friend. 

The Lady, described as young and beautiful, appeared in a grotto at Massabielle. She instructed Bernadette to return for fifteen days and eventually revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception. 

Our Lady emphasized prayer of healing for all people everywhere. She also requested that a chapel be built at the grotto. 

On February 25th, during the seventh apparition, Mary instructed Bernadette to drink from the spring. Unable to find one, Bernadette dug in the mud, and a spring began to flow. 

The spring of healing in Lourdes France is a pilgrimage site.  It is located in the Grotto of Massablelle. Pilgrims visit the spring to drink, and or bathe or take home to provide spiritual healing and grace.

Lourdes has since become a major pilgrimage site, drawing millions of visitors seeking spiritual renewal and healing. 

Our Lady of Lourdes Prayer

Our Lady of Lourdes, we come to you like little Bernadette at the grotto. We pray with childlike trust in you. Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, when you appeared in the grotto of Lourdes, you made it s privilege sanctuary where you dispense your favors. As we stand before you in the grotto, we beg you to heal us in mind, body and spirit. 


Our Lady of Fatima -  October 13 1917 - Miracle of the Sun

Miracle of the Sun Happened in Fatima, Portugal.  This is not s astronomical event. This is a historical event and miraculous event. 

Mother Mary appeared to three Shepard children on Fatima, Portugal in 1917. The apparitions occurred from May to October. The apparition carried messages of prayer. Praying for world peace, using the catholic rosary. 
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On October 13th 1917 a large crowd gathered in  Fatima Portugal to witness a solar phenomena, where the sun appeared to dance, wobble, and descend toward the earth and emitting multi colored light, referred to the Miracle of the Sun. 

This solar event lasted about 10 minutes, witnessed by 70,000 people.

Our Lady of Loreto  - Pilots/Aviators

The story of Our Lady of Loreto is centered around the Holy House of Nazareth, which is believed to be the home where the Blessed Virgin Mary was born, where the Annunciation occurred, and where she lived with Jesus and Joseph. 
Here's the traditional narrative:
Ancient tradition: The Holy House, which had been converted into a church by the Apostles after Jesus' ascension, was a sacred place for early Christians in Nazareth.
Threat of destruction: In the 13th century, as the Crusaders were losing control of the Holy Land, there was fear that the house would be destroyed by enemies of Christianity.
Miraculous transportation: According to tradition, the house was miraculously transported, first by angels, from Nazareth to Tersatto (now in Croatia) in 1291 and then to Loreto, Italy, on December 10, 1294.
Apparition of Mary: In Loreto, a hermit named Paul reported that the Virgin Mary had appeared to him, explaining the history of the Holy House and its relocation.
Investigations and evidence: Investigations were conducted, and it is reported that the measurements of the house in Loreto match the remaining foundations in Nazareth, and the stones and soil used in the house are consistent with those found in Nazareth from that period.
Establishment of the shrine: A basilica was built around the Holy House in Loreto, which became a significant pilgrimage site dedicated to Our Lady.
Patroness of aviators: Due to the legend of the "flying house" carried by angels, Our Lady of Loreto was named the patron saint of aviators by Pope Benedict XV in 1920.  of the sea

Our Lady, Star of the Sea 
Symbolic Significance:
In ancient times, sailors relied on the stars, particularly the North Star (also known as Stella Maris in the Middle Ages), to guide them safely through the vast ocean.
Just as the North Star remained fixed and reliable, Mary is seen as a steadfast guide and protector for Christians navigating the turbulent waters of life.
The title "Star of the Sea" evokes the idea that Mary shines as a beacon of hope, leading us through difficulties and dangers towards salvation.
This symbolism is beautifully expressed in the words of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, who urged those facing temptations and trials to "look to the star, call on Mary". 
Devotion and Patronage:
Our Lady, Star of the Sea, has been a popular devotion for centuries.
She is considered the patroness of seafarers and Catholic missions, with many churches and institutions bearing her name, particularly in coastal areas.
The Apostleship of the Sea (AOS), also known as Stella Maris, provides support to seafarers globally.
The Feast Day of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, is celebrated on August 15th, coinciding with the Feast of the Assumption. This day holds special significance for those who work at sea and in coastal regions.
Hymns and prayers like "Ave Maris Stella" are part of this devotion. 

The story of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, centers on the development of her title and the devotion to her as a spiritual guide and protector for those facing the challenges of life, particularly those at sea