Mariadevotie Archieven

Heaven

Jan van Wijk 19 July 2026 No comments

I often stand before a depiction of Mary, looking down first, then up to meet Her gaze for a long time. As I lift my head…

Development

Jan van Wijk 21 June 2026 No comments

One is taking a Reiki course to achieve healing and reduce pain, but finds it too New Age. Another chooses Jehovah's Witnesses because God (Jehovah) is the creator...

In the centre of the Waasland town of Sint-Niklaas, overlooking the Market square, stands the monumental Saint Nicholas Church, where images of Mary are richly represented. The first structure of the church…

Temporary – Wedding poem for the month of June 2026

Jan van Wijk 4 June 2026 No comments

“tijdelijk” comes from the collection “Maria in gedachten” from 2025. temporarily the lungs wheezingthis is aboutwith medication rest time to think moreabout myself I am awaretime devouringonce…

Miracles

Jan van Wijk 30 May 2026 No comments

Visiting Marian pilgrimage sites and apparitions of the Mother of God have been attributed to miracles. The most talked about are miracles that happen through the use of water…

Amsterdam

Jan van Wijk 20 May 2026 No comments

In the Beguinage Chapel, dedicated to Saints Joannes and Ursula, a painting of “The Assumption of Mary” is affixed near the main altar. The artwork was created in 1649 by the leading, Catholic,…

Childbirth

Jan van Wijk 14 May 2026 No comments

Mary gives birth to her Son, who is given the name Jesus. According to the calendar of Catholic holidays, this is celebrated with Christmas, on December 25th. The birth takes place in Bethlehem. The…

Resilient – Mary Poem for the Month of May 2026

Jan van Wijk 8 May 2026 No comments

The Marian poem “Resilient” comes from the book “Mary in Thought” of 2025. Resilient wants to empower me, increase mental strength by offering resistance, to stand upright and continue accomplishing something that is difficult, has more…

Mary poem for April 2026

Jan van Wijk 11 April 2026 No comments

The Marian poem “mantle” comes from the book “Maria in gedachten” from 2025. mantle mantle of love shows a close unity with intimate tenderness, it is always the trusted mantle that offers protection and for others also welcome…

Litany of Loreto

Jan van Wijk 8 April 2026 No comments

The Litany of Loreto, Latin “Litaniae Lauretanae”, also called the “Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary”, is a prayer to Our Lady with invocations of “pray for us”. The word litany…