Devotions to Mary Archives - Page 2 of 20

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…

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...