Be refreshed at Mary's Home with Sr. Marie today...

...without even leaving your home!  Here is an interesting set of panorama views of different areas surrounding Mary's House.   You'll see the little shopping area at the base of the hill, the pathway leading up to the house, the upper level where the House is situated, the lower level with the prayer wall and water founts. Also, enter Mary's House via virtual tour and there pray the Sr. Marie Prayer for peace in your heart and between faiths, for your own personal intentions, and for the intentions of all those praying through the intercession of Sr. Marie. Please include in a special way Bishop Finn, Fr. Carl Schulte, CM and all those working on the Cause for Sr. Marie.  Thank you.  Enjoy!

One Year Anniversary of the Opening of the Cause for the Beatification of Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey

Friends, it was one year ago today, January 21, 2011, Feast of St. Agnes, Patroness of our Diocese of Rockville Center here on Long Island, that the Cause for the Beatification of Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey was opened in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph by the Most Reverend Robert W. Finn. It was a holy and reverent ceremony of Solemn Vespers in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catherdral of the Immaculate Conception, Kansas City, Missouri.  On the anniversary of this joyous day enjoy this short video clip (also above) of the Ceremony and the beautiful Homily delivered by Bishop Finn .

From Bishop Finn this morning via email:

A year ago today we opened the Cause.

All praise to Jesus Christ. Honor to Our Lady of Ephesus, St. John, Blessed Catherine Emmerich!

Sr. Marie de Mandat Grancey, intercede for us!

Thanks to you all,

+Bishop Finn

French Nun's Cause for Beatification Continues

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Erin Von Uffel, Father Carl Schulte, Bishop Finn and Lorraine Fusaro at the Catholic Center Jan. 5. (Marty Denzer/Key photo)

By Marty Denzer
Catholic Key Reporter
KANSAS CITY — Almost exactly a year ago, on Jan. 21, 2011, the Cause for Beatification of Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey was officially opened in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, by Bishop Robert W. Finn. Sister Marie, a French Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, is recognized by the Catholic Church as the foundress of Mary’s House in Ephesus, Turkey. The process attempts to investigate her heroic sanctity and present it for consideration by the Church.

Tomorrow, 1/13/12: Another Radio Interview for Sr. Marie!

TOMORROW!

January 13, 2012 at 10:15-11:00 Easter time, KFHC Radio Station of Soiux City will air an interview about SERVANT OF GOD, Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey, DC, Foundress of Mary's House in Ephesus.

Listen Live at KFHC at www.fhcradio.com.  Just click the "listen live" button for live streaming of the program:  Blessed John Paul the Great's Leafeaters' Club. 

Or visit their Archives to listen later.

The Sonrise Morning Show and Sr. Marie.

Erin von Uffel was interviewed today by Brian Patrick of EWTN's The Sonrise Morning Show on the life of Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey and her new biography written by Fr. Carl Schulte, CM.  The radio program will air tomorrow, January 11, at 6:45 am.  You can catch it on SiriusXM Satelite Radio Channel 130 or on the EWTN website linked to above. So rise and shine with Sr. Marie!  Once it has aired you will also be able to access a recording of the radio program at their Audio Archives link.

Sr. Marie, pray for us!

Meet the Author!

Fr. Carl Schulte arrives at the Book Signing of his new book Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey and Mary's House in Ephesus. 

Bishop Robert Finn congratulates Fr. Schulte for a job well done!

Fr. Caldwell intorduces Fr. Schulte and shares a lovely tribute.

Sr. Connie, Erin, Fr. Schulte, Lorraine and Sr. Lorretto

Fr. Schulte reviewing his notes.

Fr. Schulte signing his book!

Deo Gratias!

Sr. Marie at the heart and center of it all.

Visit this LINK at TAN's website for the printed announcement of this event.

Christmas Blessings from Mary's House in Ephesus 2011

December 12, 1891

Today, December 12th, marks the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe. It is also the anniversary of the day Sister Marie arrived by donkey to Mary's House for the first time. I can imagine that it must have been a joy filled day for Sister Marie, even after hours and hours riding up a mountain on a donkey! But also I wonder if the experience held for her a new understanding of the enormity that this work of God would entail. Was it on this day in 1891 that it dawned upon Sister Marie for the first time the years and years of struggle and labor that lie ahead of her to answer God's call?...to fulfill the desire God had placed so urgently on her heart to rescue and restore the precious treasure of Mary's House for all future generations to come?  Thank you Sister Marie for being faithful and persevering in your Fiat to God's invitation to find, restore and then give to the children of God the House of Mary; a common ground of Marian devotion across religious lines.  A hope for peace in these times.  

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Virgin of Guadalupe!

Quick additional UPDATE note:  Erin and I are just back from a quick trip to EWTN in Alabama where on December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we were invited to tape a Bookmark Show with Doug Keck for Fr. Carl Schulte's new book The Life of Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey and Mary's House in Ephesus.  Praise God!  Thank you Blessed Mother for this gift on your day.

Walking Together on the Road to Salvation

Published on National Catholic Reporter (http://ncronline.org)
by Tom Gallagher

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Nov. 14, 2011

Vincentian, Fr. Carl Schulte

Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey, a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, was the founder of the House of Mary, located in Ephesus, Turkey. The stone house has attracted pilgrims since the late 19th century as the place where the Blessed Virgin was brought by the Apostle John to live until her assumption. De Mandat-Grancey helped restore and preserve Mary’s House from 1891 until her death in 1915. Today, Mary’s House provides a unique venue for millions of both Christians and Muslims as a place of peace and prayer.

In December 2010, I wrote an NCR story titled, “An ‘intercessor with Muslims,’ ” which tells how two Catholic women, Erin von Uffel and Lorraine Fusaro, longtime friends and residents of Long Island, N.Y., believe they have identified a way to model peaceful coexistence and respect between Christians and Muslims by making people aware of de Mandat-Grancey and Mary’s House.

Vincentian Fr. Carl Schulte has written de Mandat-Grancey’s biography, using archives and materials sent by von Uffel. The Life of Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey & Mary’s House in Ephesus was recently published by St. Benedict Press/TAN Books. NCR recently spoke with Schulte, 91, about his book.

Pilgrimage Continues Cause for Finder of Mary’s House

The Tribunal, Bishop Finn and Erin von Uffel pause after morning Mass outside of Mary’s House, the house built by St. John for the Blessed Mother, later converted by the apostles into a chapel still used today. (photo courtesy of Bill Quatman)

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By G. William Quatman
Special to the Catholic Key
(SELCUK, Turkey) — The Cause of the Beatification and Canonization of Servant of God, Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey took a major step forward in early October when Bishop Robert Finn led the Tribunal to Turkey for five days of meetings and interviews. The four-member contingency from the Kansas City-St. Joseph Diocese consisted of Bishop Finn and the three-man Tribunal of Rev. Matthew Bartulica (Episcopal Delegate), Rev. Joseph Totton (Promoter of Justice) and Mr. Bill Quatman (Notary). The work of the Tribunal requires interviews of witnesses who can provide testimony on the virtues of Sister Marie, including the impact that the nun’s life has had on others. Witnesses interviewed included a woman from Ireland, two ladies from Turkey, a priest from Malta, and Archbishop Ruggero Francheschini of Izmir.

All Saints Day with Sr. Marie

May the eyes of our hearts be enlightened, that we may know what is the hope that belongs to the Lord's call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones.  Amen.  
~ Ephesians 1:18.~ 

Merciful Father, we humbly ask that Sr. Marie soon be raised to the Altar of Saints.  Amen. 

Follow the "Read More..." prompt below to listen to and sing a lovely Litany of the Saints!

St. Raphael

October 24th on the old Catholic Calendar...

Glorious Archangel St. Raphael , great prince of the heavenly court, you are illustrious for your gifts of wisdom and grace.  You are a guide of those who journey by land or sea, or air, consoler of the afflicted, and refuge of sinners.  I beg you, assist me in all my needs and in all the sufferings of this life, as once you helped the young Tobias on his travels.  Be cause you are the "medicine of God" I humbly pray you to heal the many infirmities of my soul and the ills that afflict my body, mind, and spirit.  I especially ask of you the favor (here mention your special intention), and the great grace of purity to prepare me to be the temple of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. 

Fr. Benedict Groeschel,OFM, Cap.,and the book of Sr. Marie

Excerpt from the Preface written by Fr. Groeschel for the book The Life of Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey & Mary's House in Ephesus by Rev. Carl Schulte, CM.

"... I found its account of the discovery of the House of  Mary outside the ruins of Ephesus to be absolutely fascinating, and I'm sure many other readers will feel the same way....This book will give a great many readers the opportunity to grow.  It gives an experience that involves adventure, history, archeology, and insight into possible mystical happenings. And most importantly it fulfills Sister Marie's lifelong dream -- it brings us a little closer to our Blessed Mother. "

Order your book here!

IN TIME OF WAR, A PLACE OF PEACE: Site in Turkey honored as home of Mary by Christians and Muslims

9/27/2011 - 1:14 PM PST

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Charlotte, NC (September 27, 2011) - Ten years after the horrific events of September 11, 2001, relations between Muslims and Christians continue to suffer deep wounds, with conflicts between the world’s two largest faiths simmering and flaring across the globe. But at a humble site in Ephesus, Turkey, these wounds are beginning to heal as Muslims and Christians gather together in silent prayer at a house they believe once sheltered the Virgin Mary.

The remarkable story of this special house is told in a new book from Saint Benedict Press, The Life of Sr. Marie de Mandat-Grancey and Mary’s House in Ephesus.

October, Month of the Holy Rosary

“The Most Holy Virgin, in these last times in which we live, has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary to such an extent that there is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, temporal or especially spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families, of the families of the world or of the religious communities, or even of the life of peoples and nations, that cannot be solved by the Rosary. There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary. With the Holy Rosary, we will save ourselves. We will sanctify ourselves. We will console Our Lord and obtain the salvation of many souls.”

Sister Lucia (seer at Fatima)

To Father Fuentes, 1957