Earlier this summer, a significant event for us took place in the artistic heart of Florence, Italy. The Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, blessed the magnificent completed statue of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love. Designed and sculpted by the talented artist Cody Swanson, this statue is a masterpiece crafted from the finest Carrara…
Grandparents’ Day is celebrated on July 26, the feast day of Jesus’ grandparents, Sts. Joachim and Anne! While there are many ways to maintain a relationship with grandparents, whether they are near or far, what can we do to celebrate them on this special holiday? Take a seat! Gather your children! Get your creative minds…
“Service is never ideological, for we do not serve ideas, we serve people.” – Pope Francis As Pope Francis states above, service is rooted in the person. We can look at the Gospels and see that service is a fundamental guiding principle of our Catholic faith. Service is a powerful antidote to combat selfishness and…
Generosity is a virtue that lies at the heart of compassionate living, enriching both the giver and the recipient. As parents, nurturing a spirit of generosity in our children is one of the greatest gifts we can give. We wanted to share practical ways parents can instill the value of generosity in their children, fostering…
We would be remiss if, during this month of reflecting on combating individualism, we did not consider the most selfless human being of all next to Christ. Mary, Mother of Fairest Love, modeled virtue and selflessness throughout her entire life, always accepting God’s will, serving others cheerfully, and being a beautiful example of sacrifice. We’d…
Beauty provides an opportunity to pause and consider a given piece of art, a moment of silence or on nature itself. The saints and leaders of the Church recognize the significance of beauty when seeking God in the day-to-day. We want to share 7 quotes from holy men & women on beauty & art that…
On the rollercoaster of life, sometimes we forget to make time to keep the flame of romance alive in marriage. In theological terms, the love between spouses is permanent, exclusive, public, and fruitful. In practical terms, a lot of this love is manifested in the day-to-day reality of small sacrifices, caring for children or the…
As May comes to a close, we encourage you to entrust your intentions to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love – now and always. With her motherly heart, she accompanies us in the challenging moments of family life. In her care, our families can heal, and the thorns of daily life can be turned into beautiful…
We are pleased to announce that the design of the sculpture of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love is complete, and we are now moving on to the sculpting phase! Isn’t she lovely? As you may know, we’ve been working with sculptor Cody Swanson on the Shrine’s definitive image of Mary, Mother of Fairest Love. Cody is an…
