"...for my house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples." Isaiah 56:7

"O Lord,...you have been pleased to bless this house of your servant, so that it will always remain. It is you, O Lord, who blessed it, and it will be blessed forever." 1 Chr 17: 26-27

Sr. Marie De Mandat-Grancey Foundation
P.O.Box 275
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 USA

" I am not a priest and cannot bless them, but all that the heart of a mother can ask of God for her children, I ask of Him and will never cease to ask Him." ~ Sister Marie

“The grace of our Lord be with us forever.” ~ Sr. Marie

Monday, February 20, 2023

Why Christians (and Muslims) Flock to the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus

What role do the saints, and above all Our Lady, have in drawing Muslims closer to the Son of God?

https://www.ncregister.com/blog/a-visit-to-the-house-of-the-virgin-in-ephesushttps://www.ncregister.com/blog/a-visit-to-the-house-of-the-virgin-in-ephesus

Excerpt:

In 1881 a French priest, having read The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, put Emmerich’s visions to the test. Father Julien Gouyet found a house which conformed to the descriptions, and obviously was in a state of disrepair, having used the book as a guide. Most people didn’t believe him. Most people have tremendous difficulty believing that our world can be as strange as it truly is.

A decade later Servant of God Marie de Mandat-Grancey, a French nun, had been working at a hospital relatively nearby in the city of Smyrna (now Izmir). She urged two Lazarist missionaries, Fathers Eugène Poulin and Henri Jung, to help her find that very same house. They did so in 1891, having used the same book as Gouyet for their guide.

Sister Marie, who’d come from a noble family, secured the purchase of the house. She also made sure that the mountain on which the house stood was purchased as well. For a Catholic nun to have done so in the Ottoman Empire was no easy task, but she was practical, as well as persistent. As Foundress of Mary’s House, a position given to her by the Church, she took up the task of restoring and preserving the site. 

The House of the Virgin Mary remains under the Church’s care to this very day. Pope Leo XIII gave his blessing upon the house in 1896, and Pope St. John XXIII granted plenary indulgences upon it in 1961. Popes Paul VI (1967), St. John Paul II (1979) and Benedict XVI (2006) have each paid visits in the years since.

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Pandemic Novena Day 9, Easter Sunday!

Easter Lily Lillium Longiflorum "Nellie White" | White lily flower ...


Alleluia!  He is risen as He said! 

Thank you for praying with us.  May God accept this little novena for His Glory, for the Glory of His Most Precious Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, risen from the grave, triumphant over sin and death...and in reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Amen and ALLELUIA! Please offer this final prayer in thanksgiving to God.


Servant of God, Sr. Marie De Mandat-Grancey, please continue to pray for us.

Pandemic Novena Day 8, Holy Saturday

As we stay in our homes during Holy Week in these days of the pandemic let us be inspired to unite spiritually with each other and with Mary in her little home in Ephesus.  Let us pray for Mary's children in the world, those suffering, those dying and those who have died from this pandemic. We begin First Saturday and finish on Easter Sunday, praying for the new life and hope of the Resurrection to permeate and overcome the darkness and sorrow of this Lent 2020.

Let's call to mind Sr. Marie who, during her life, was in charge of the dispensary and hospital in Izmir, Turkey as we pray for all medical personal around the world.  Sr. Marie dispensed all remedies and healing medicines to her staff and was in charge of the daily operations of the hospital. She was a most tender and attentive nurse maid to the sick and suffering.

Sr. Marie found, restored, and protected the House of Mary in Ephesus.  The humble home where St. John brought Mary to safety after Jesus' death and resurrection.  In this home Mary was cared for and protected. On this holy ground on the little hill behind the modest house, Our Mother Mary created and prayed the first Stations of the Cross and lived out her remaining days praying them each day...upon this holy ground her tears fell. As we stay in our homes this Holy Week in these remaining days of Lent, may we welcome Mary to dwell with us and pray the Stations of the Cross with us.  May the Mother of Sorrows bring us her peace even amidst our current sorrows as we unite them  with hers as she endured the Passion and death of her crucified son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

May Sr. Marie, who restored and protected Mary's House in Ephesus, pray for our restoration and protection...and resurrection to new life in Christ as we anticipate Easter.  Amen.

Please pray the Sr. Marie prayer.

Friday, April 10, 2020

Pandemic Novena Day 7, Good Friday

As we stay in our homes during Holy Week in these days of the pandemic let us be inspired to unite spiritually with each other and with Mary in her little home in Ephesus.  Let us pray for Mary's children in the world, those suffering, those dying and those who have died from this pandemic. We begin First Saturday and finish on Easter Sunday, praying for the new life and hope of the Resurrection to permeate and overcome the darkness and sorrow of this Lent 2020.

Let's call to mind Sr. Marie who, during her life, was in charge of the dispensary and hospital in Izmir, Turkey as we pray for all medical personal around the world.  Sr. Marie dispensed all remedies and healing medicines to her staff and was in charge of the daily operations of the hospital. She was a most tender and attentive nurse maid to the sick and suffering.

Sr. Marie found, restored, and protected the House of Mary in Ephesus.  The humble home where St. John brought Mary to safety after Jesus' death and resurrection.  In this home Mary was cared for and protected. On this holy ground on the little hill behind the modest house, Our Mother Mary created and prayed the first Stations of the Cross and lived out her remaining days praying them each day...upon this holy ground her tears fell. As we stay in our homes this Holy Week in these remaining days of Lent, may we welcome Mary to dwell with us and pray the Stations of the Cross with us.  May the Mother of Sorrows bring us her peace even amidst our current sorrows as we unite them  with hers as she endured the Passion and death of her crucified son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

May Sr. Marie, who restored and protected Mary's House in Ephesus, pray for our restoration and protection...and resurrection to new life in Christ as we anticipate Easter.  Amen.

Please pray the Sr. Marie prayer.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Pandemic Novena Day 6, Holy Thursday

As we stay in our homes during Holy Week in these days of the pandemic let us be inspired to unite spiritually with each other and with Mary in her little home in Ephesus.  Let us pray for Mary's children in the world, those suffering, those dying and those who have died from this pandemic. We begin First Saturday and finish on Easter Sunday, praying for the new life and hope of the Resurrection to permeate and overcome the darkness and sorrow of this Lent 2020.

Let's call to mind Sr. Marie who, during her life, was in charge of the dispensary and hospital in Izmir, Turkey as we pray for all medical personal around the world.  Sr. Marie dispensed all remedies and healing medicines to her staff and was in charge of the daily operations of the hospital. She was a most tender and attentive nurse maid to the sick and suffering.

Sr. Marie found, restored, and protected the House of Mary in Ephesus.  The humble home where St. John brought Mary to safety after Jesus' death and resurrection.  In this home Mary was cared for and protected. On this holy ground on the little hill behind the modest house, Our Mother Mary created and prayed the first Stations of the Cross and lived out her remaining days praying them each day...upon this holy ground her tears fell. As we stay in our homes this Holy Week in these remaining days of Lent, may we welcome Mary to dwell with us and pray the Stations of the Cross with us.  May the Mother of Sorrows bring us her peace even amidst our current sorrows as we unite them  with hers as she endured the Passion and death of her crucified son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

May Sr. Marie, who restored and protected Mary's House in Ephesus, pray for our restoration and protection...and resurrection to new life in Christ as we anticipate Easter.  Amen.

Please pray the Sr. Marie prayer.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Pandemic Novena Day 5, Wednesday of Holy Week

As we stay in our homes during Holy Week in these days of the pandemic let us be inspired to unite spiritually with each other and with Mary in her little home in Ephesus.  Let us pray for Mary's children in the world, those suffering, those dying and those who have died from this pandemic. We begin First Saturday and finish on Easter Sunday, praying for the new life and hope of the Resurrection to permeate and overcome the darkness and sorrow of this Lent 2020.

Let's call to mind Sr. Marie who, during her life, was in charge of the dispensary and hospital in Izmir, Turkey as we pray for all medical personal around the world.  Sr. Marie dispensed all remedies and healing medicines to her staff and was in charge of the daily operations of the hospital. She was a most tender and attentive nurse maid to the sick and suffering.

Sr. Marie found, restored, and protected the House of Mary in Ephesus.  The humble home where St. John brought Mary to safety after Jesus' death and resurrection.  In this home Mary was cared for and protected. On this holy ground on the little hill behind the modest house, Our Mother Mary created and prayed the first Stations of the Cross and lived out her remaining days praying them each day...upon this holy ground her tears fell. As we stay in our homes this Holy Week in these remaining days of Lent, may we welcome Mary to dwell with us and pray the Stations of the Cross with us.  May the Mother of Sorrows bring us her peace even amidst our current sorrows as we unite them  with hers as she endured the Passion and death of her crucified son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

May Sr. Marie, who restored and protected Mary's House in Ephesus, pray for our restoration and protection...and resurrection to new life in Christ as we anticipate Easter.  Amen.

Please pray the Sr. Marie prayer.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Pandemic Novena Day 4, Tuesday of Holy Week

As we stay in our homes during Holy Week in these days of the pandemic let us be inspired to unite spiritually with each other and with Mary in her little home in Ephesus.  Let us pray for Mary's children in the world, those suffering, those dying and those who have died from this pandemic. We begin First Saturday and finish on Easter Sunday, praying for the new life and hope of the Resurrection to permeate and overcome the darkness and sorrow of this Lent 2020.

Let's call to mind Sr. Marie who, during her life, was in charge of the dispensary and hospital in Izmir, Turkey as we pray for all medical personal around the world.  Sr. Marie dispensed all remedies and healing medicines to her staff and was in charge of the daily operations of the hospital. She was a most tender and attentive nurse maid to the sick and suffering.

Sr. Marie found, restored, and protected the House of Mary in Ephesus.  The humble home where St. John brought Mary to safety after Jesus' death and resurrection.  In this home Mary was cared for and protected. On this holy ground on the little hill behind the modest house, Our Mother Mary created and prayed the first Stations of the Cross and lived out her remaining days praying them each day...upon this holy ground her tears fell. As we stay in our homes this Holy Week in these remaining days of Lent, may we welcome Mary to dwell with us and pray the Stations of the Cross with us.  May the Mother of Sorrows bring us her peace even amidst our current sorrows as we unite them  with hers as she endured the Passion and death of her crucified son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

May Sr. Marie, who restored and protected Mary's House in Ephesus, pray for our restoration and protection...and resurrection to new life in Christ as we anticipate Easter.  Amen.

Please pray the Sr. Marie prayer.

Monday, April 6, 2020

Pandemic Novena Day 3, Monday of Holy Week

As we stay in our homes during Holy Week in these days of the pandemic let us be inspired to unite spiritually with each other and with Mary in her little home in Ephesus.  Let us pray for Mary's children in the world, those suffering, those dying and those who have died from this pandemic. We begin First Saturday and finish on Easter Sunday, praying for the new life and hope of the Resurrection to permeate and overcome the darkness and sorrow of this Lent 2020.

Let's call to mind Sr. Marie who, during her life, was in charge of the dispensary and hospital in Izmir, Turkey as we pray for all medical personal around the world.  Sr. Marie dispensed all remedies and healing medicines to her staff and was in charge of the daily operations of the hospital. She was a most tender and attentive nurse maid to the sick and suffering.

Sr. Marie found, restored, and protected the House of Mary in Ephesus.  The humble home where St. John brought Mary to safety after Jesus' death and resurrection.  In this home Mary was cared for and protected. On this holy ground on the little hill behind the modest house, Our Mother Mary created and prayed the first Stations of the Cross and lived out her remaining days praying them each day...upon this holy ground her tears fell. As we stay in our homes this Holy Week in these remaining days of Lent, may we welcome Mary to dwell with us and pray the Stations of the Cross with us.  May the Mother of Sorrows bring us her peace even amidst our current sorrows as we unite them  with hers as she endured the Passion and death of her crucified son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

May Sr. Marie, who restored and protected Mary's House in Ephesus, pray for our restoration and protection...and resurrection to new life in Christ as we anticipate Easter.  Amen.

Please pray the Sr. Marie prayer.

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Pandemic Novena Day 2, Palm Sunday

As we stay in our homes during Holy Week in these days of the pandemic let us be inspired to unite spiritually with each other and with Mary in her little home in Ephesus.  Let us pray for Mary's children in the world, those suffering, those dying and those who have died from this pandemic. We begin today, First Saturday, and finish on Easter Sunday, praying for the new life and hope of the Resurrection to permeate and overcome the darkness and sorrow of this Lent 2020.

Let's call to mind Sr. Marie who, during her life, was in charge of the dispensary and hospital in Izmir, Turkey as we pray for all medical personal around the world.  Sr. Marie dispensed all remedies and healing medicines to her staff and was in charge of the daily operations of the hospital. She was a most tender and attentive nurse maid to the sick and suffering.

Sr. Marie found, restored, and protected the House of Mary in Ephesus.  The humble home where St. John brought Mary to safety after Jesus' death and resurrection.  In this home Mary was cared for and protected. On this holy ground on the little hill behind the modest house, Our Mother Mary created and prayed the first Stations of the Cross and lived out her remaining days praying them each day...upon this holy ground her tears fell. As we stay in our homes this Holy Week in these remaining days of Lent, may we welcome Mary to dwell with us and pray the Stations of the Cross with us.  May the Mother of Sorrows bring us her peace even amidst our current sorrows as we unite them  with hers as she endured the Passion and death of her crucified son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

May Sr. Marie, who restored and protected Mary's House in Ephesus, pray for our restoration and protection...and resurrection to new life in Christ as we anticipate Easter.  Amen.

Please pray the Sr. Marie prayer.

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Pandemic Novena Day 1, First Saturday

As we stay in our homes during Holy Week in these days of the pandemic let us be inspired to unite spiritually with each other and with Mary in her little home in Ephesus.  Let us pray for Mary's children in the world, those suffering, those dying and those who have died from this pandemic. We begin today, First Saturday, and finish on Easter Sunday, praying for the new life and hope of the Resurrection to permeate and overcome the darkness and sorrow of this Lent 2020.

Let's call to mind Sr. Marie who, during her life, was in charge of the dispensary and hospital in Izmir, Turkey as we pray for all medical personal around the world.  Sr. Marie dispensed all remedies and healing medicines to her staff and was in charge of the daily operations of the hospital. She was a most tender and attentive nurse maid to the sick and suffering.

Sr. Marie found, restored, and protected the House of Mary in Ephesus.  The humble home where St. John brought Mary to safety after Jesus' death and resurrection.  In this home Mary was and cared for and protected. On this holy ground on the little hill behind the modest house, Our Mother Mary created and prayed the first Stations of the Cross and lived out her remaining days praying them each day...upon this holy ground her tears fell. As we stay in our homes this Holy Week in these remaining days of Lent, may we welcome Mary to dwell with us and pray the Stations of the Cross with us.  May the Mother of Sorrows bring us her peace even amidst our current sorrows as we unite them  with hers during the Passion and death of her crucified son, Our Lord Jesus Christ.

May Sr. Marie, who restored and protected Mary's House in Ephesus, pray for our restoration and protection...and resurrection to new life in Christ as we anticipate Easter.  Amen.

Please pray the Sr. Marie prayer.



Monday, January 21, 2019

Feast of St. Agnes, January 21, 2011

On this Feast of St. Agnes, in 2011, Sr. Marie was declared SERVANT OF GOD. Please pray to St. Agnes to help Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey join her as proclaimed SAINT, in the Name of Jesus, AMEN!

‘Maryem Ana Evi’ The House of Virgin Mary- Our visit to Mary’s Abode

Enjoy this article below about a visit to Mary's House.  It was through Servant of God, Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey, Foundress of Mary's House in Ephesus, that the Priests mentioned in the article found Mary's House!

https://www.mangalorean.com/maryemana-evi-the-house-of-virgin-mary-our-visit-to-marys-abode/


Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Mary, Mother of God

Today we commemorate the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the title established at the council of Ephesus in 431 AD. Theotokos. Let us unite in prayers of thanksgiving to God for Servant of God, Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey who valiantly and generously invested all her heart and effort into finding and preserving Mary's House in Ephesus, Turkey.  It is in the safety of this little home where Mary, Mother of God did live out her final days after the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Our Lord.  So much to beg of the Father today through the intercession of Mary as we begin 2019. Dearest Sr. Marie, please pray for us. Amen.

Saturday, February 25, 2017

The Journey of Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey

Dear friends we are so pleased to announce that EWTN's show The Miracle Hunter will be airing a program on the life of Sister Marie entitled The Journey of Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey on April 27th, 2017 6:30 PM EST.