Daily Archives: August 5, 2011

Dedication of the Basilica St. Mary Major

Today is an optional memorial of the dedication of the basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome. It sits on the Esquiline hill and is the oldest church dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the Western Church. Pope Sixtus III … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“Trust in God enables us to do difficult things.” — Lester Bach, OFM Cap.

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