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Meerssen – Basilica

Jan van Wijk 28 March 2026 No comments

In the centre of Meerssen in Limburg stands the Basilica of the Holy Sacrament, also called the Basilica of Saint Bartholomew. A small chapel has been located on this spot since around 800, built in…

Munstergeleen – Father Karel Chapel

Jan van Wijk 24 March 2026 No comments

The chapel is part of the building complex of the Carolus Houben Mill, dedicated to Father Karel, born Johannes Andreas (Karel) Houben (1821-1893). He was canonised in 2007…

Flowers

Jan van Wijk 13 March 2026 No comments

Many flowers have been named after Mary; flowers have also been associated with phases of Her life. Typical colours for Mary are sky blue and...

Vulnerable

Jan van Wijk 1 March 2026 No comments

Dear Maria, I want to thank you for the strength you have given me. After weeks of struggling with my lungs, I thankfully have more air again without wheezing, coughing or fever. A short, calm...

Ghent – St Bavo's Cathedral and more

Jan van Wijk 27 February 2026 No comments

In the Flemish city of Ghent, countless monuments stand. Among these are centuries-old churches, where Our Lady can be encountered. Opportunities to see Mary in churches and on facades include…

Kortrijk – Church of Our Lady

Jan van Wijk 20 February 2026 No comments

At the end of the 12th century, Baldwin IX (1171-1205), Count of Flanders (1194-1205), made a promise to build a church on his domain. In 1203, the construction of...

Napkins of Maria

Jan van Wijk 19 February 2026 No comments

The Servants of Mary belong to the organisation with the Latin name “Ordo Servorum Mariae, OSM” (“Order of the Servants of Mary”), a Catholic mendicant order. This order is also called…

Maria - Mary poem for February 2026

Jan van Wijk 13 February 2026 No comments

The poem “maria” comes from the collection “Lourdes Pilgrimage Full of Experience” from 2021. maria going to Lourdes to experience what feelings she hopes to receive from maria, our lady, receives everyone with…

Antwerp – Cathedral of Our Lady

Jan van Wijk 11 February 2026 No comments

The most striking feature in the centre of Antwerp is the Cathedral of Our Lady, which was built between 1352 and 1521. The cathedral's tower is 123 metres high, making it the…

Mary Visitation

Jan van Wijk 7 February 2026 No comments

The visit of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth is called the Visitation of Mary. When Mary is visited by the Archangel Gabriel, she learns that her elderly cousin Elizabeth is also expecting a son...