POOR SERVANTS OF THE MOTHER OF GOD

Posts by Madeleine O'Brien

Feast of St. Mary Magdalen

Feast of St. Mary Magdalen

To St. Mary Magdalen you owe very much – I hope you will make a good return – and through...

Thought for the Day

Thought for the Day

I resolve today to work hard at prayer… Retreat notes, 1884 And we’ll do the same – today!

Thought for the Day

Thought for the Day

In his prayer, Jesus had one intention, the glory of his father. He prayed as man for himself and for...

Thought for the Day

Thought for the Day

Such a rush of joy at the thought of a retreat – the joy of belonging to our Lord. Retreat...

Celebration of the Lauda or Brief of Praise given to the Congregation on this day 1879

Celebration of the Lauda or Brief of Praise given to the Congregation on this day 1879

On this day, in 1879, the first approval of the Constitutions of the Poor Servants of the Mother of God,...

Thought for the Day

Thought for the Day

So many people need grace – the special presence of Christ – the sick, the sinful, the dying, those in...

Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Imagine how Mary loved to be alone with her son! How happy she was to possess Jesus, to be one...

Thought for the Day

Thought for the Day

“And the Bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept.” Matthew 25:6 Scripture often calls negligence in God’s service “folly”. We...

Thought for the Day

Thought for the Day

Are we accustomed to our God? So accustomed to our dear Lord that we walk into his presence in a...

Thought for the Day

Thought for the Day

When we are in the presence of Jesus in his sacramental presence, are we full of reverence for our Lord...