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A Russian wedding ring is a symbol of the unity of the Three Divine Persons in the Godhead

At the centre of the Basilica of Knock shrine, I saw Jesus during the Holy Mass; He was blazing with light, a mitre on His head.

One who prays in Christ's name for others bears up to Heaven in her arms some who, otherwise, would have no hope of joy.

Our life should be offered to God, entirely, wholeheartedly; for His service and glory. This is what Christ did on earth.

A person's whole life should be offered, wholeheartedly, to God. Anything less is unworthy of Him, though He is patient.

A Russian Wedding Ring: A triple wedding ring is a symbol of the Godhead, it is simple and beautiful. No band is larger than another. None has a beginning or an end. The three together are a ring, yet each is a ring.

In offering Christ's Sacrifice, we are as close to God as it is possible to be, our prayer leaping across the abyss, to the Father

Through His Holy Spirit, leading, steering and soothing, gently and powerfully, Christ is constantly at work in our lives.

As we gaze upon the altar, at the offering of His Sacrifice, we hear Christ say: 'Father, forgive them.' He has always loved us. Now, He prays for us as He prayed long ago in His Passion

Altar and sanctuary are encircled by fire. One who would approach ought to prepare, and to accept purification.

The sanctuary in a Catholic church is a holy place, as if encircled by fire, and we should prepare ourselves to be more worthy as we approach the altar

The sanctuary in a Catholic church is a holy place, as if encircled by fire, and we should prepare ourselves to be more worthy as we approach the altar

The sanctuary in a Catholic church is a holy place, as if encircled by fire, and we should prepare ourselves to be more worthy as we approach the altar

As a new priest's hands were anointed ("May Jesus preserve you"), Christ, clothed as our Bishop, stood in the sanctuary.

At Holy Communion, a great flame, like an arrow, descended. Christ had arrived in His Spirit's power, the Father's life, in His own love.

We who pray with Christ (at Holy Mass) are making the offering which He made on Calvary, offering the Sacrifice, pleading for all.

At Holy Communion a great flame, like an arrow, descends upon us as Christ comes to meet us in the power of the Spirit

We see the Holy Scriptures as printed words on paper, yet God's light and wisdom pour through the text upon those who will approach them, while others choose to stand in the darkness.

God's light and wisdom pour through the text of the Holy Scriptures on all who approach them with humility and faith

God, the source of all light and wisdom, nourishes us through words and through teachers; but in Communion, we meet the Divine Son, the whole Person.