MEMORARE
A CATHOLIC MAGAZINE
The Two Pillars DREAM of ST. JOHN BOSCO
by Sr. JosephMary F.T.I. Ave Maria Meditations
A majestic ship, representing the Church and commanded by the Pope, was defending itself amid stormy seas from an opposing fleet. Innumerable enemy ships tried to sink the Church using everythingintheirarsenals, including writings or books orinflammablematerials.
In the immense expanse of sea, two mighty columns of great height arise a little distance from each other.
On the top of the higher and bigger column stands the Sacred Host of great size and beneath is a placard with the words: Salus Credentium –“Salvation of the faithful.”
On the top of the other columnwasastatueofthe
Immaculate Virgin with a placard with this inscription: Auxilium Christianorum – “Help of Christians.”
The Pope tries with all his might to steer the ship toward the two columns to anchor to them. Whenever the enemy strikes a formidable blow against the ship, a gentle breeze blows from the two columns repairing thedamagetotheChurch.
Ultimately, the Church finds safe harbor between thetwoPillars:
FirstPillar: Devotionto OurLordintheBlessed Sacrament.
SecondPillar: Devotion toOurBlessedMother.
COVER | Battle of Lepanto, Juan de Toledo & Mateo Gilarte,1663–1665 | LEFT PAGE | My husband was drawn to this poster, which may someday be removed from the church | The Dream of the Two Pillars (1862), St. John Bosco by Mario Barberis, 1939
LEFT PAGE | Gifts from my husband’s OCIA journey | 1. OCIA book, My Catholic Faith! | 2. Opus Dei journal | 3. Angelus Press 1962 Missal, a gift from the head monk | 4. Petals with images of saints, a gift from the deacon | 5. Blessed oil that was used on the petals | 6. Blessed salt that was created from the oil | 7. Three-way Pardon Crucifix | 8. Catechumen Crucifix | RIGHT PAGE | Basil, “Flore médicale" by Chaumeton, François Pierre, 1775-1819
BASIL. Ocimum basilicum
“Holy
Communion Plant”
Pots of basil are used to decorate homes and to give away as gifts on St. Anthony of Padua's Day.
an EASTER to REMEMBER
THIS Easter will be an Easter I will never forget because it will be the first time my husband will receive Holy CommunionasaCatholic.
ThisEasterisalsomybirthday.
GODworksinmysteriousways!
If you had asked me 6 years ago on my wedding day if I could have imagined this day happening, I’m not sure I could have given you an answer, but I will say that I always clung with hope in my heartthatsomedayitwould.
And I’m forever and eternally happy that we can both live out our marriage vocation in the fullness of the sacrament withmybelovedleadingtheway.
Sincerely,
Dana
A STUDENT’S PRAYER
bySaintThomasAquinas
Come, Holy Spirit, Divine Creator, true source of light and fountain of wisdom!
Pour forth your brilliance upon my dense intellect, dissipate the darkness which covers me, that of sin and of ignorance.
Grant me a penetrating mind to understand, a retentive memory, method and ease in learning, the lucidity to comprehend, and abundant grace in expressing myself.
Guide the beginning of my work, direct its progress, and bring it to successful completion.
This I ask through Jesus Christ, true God and true man, living and reigning with You and the Father, forever and ever.
Amen.
