Catholic Owned Issue 1, Volume 31

Building the New Catholic Economy

In This Issue

GLORIA DEO REGINA CAELI

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

Monsignor Oscar F Castaneda

OUR SPONSORS

OUR READERS

Grace Williams CONTRIBUTORS

Slaves of Jesus and Mary

Matteo Onori & Brooke Joiner

From the Founders

Dear Catholic Owned Readers,

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About Catholic Owned

Catholic Owned exists to propagate Knowledge of, Devotion to, and Love & Admiration for the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in reparation for the many sins & blasphemies against her.

In practical terms, we are building the New Catholic Economy.

Over time, our community members can make fewer compromises and be more free to pursue ever greater devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Marywhat is known to be the sweetest path to sainthood.

From the Desk of Monsignor

Dear friends in Christ,

The Church has always taught and confessed Mary's real and perpetual virginity even in the act of giving birth to the Son of God made man. In fact, Christ's birth did not diminish his mother's virginal integrity but sanctified it. The Liturgy of the Church celebrates of Blessed Mother Mary as Ever Virgin, in Greek "Aeiparthenos". (Catechism of the Catholic Church 499).

How is it then that the Bible mentions brothers and sisters of Jesus?

"Is He not the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas and Simon and are not His sisters here with us?" (Saint Mark 6:4)

In Semitic usage, (a group of languages Hebrew, Aramaic, Arabic) the terms brother and sister (adelphos [Greek]and its feminine adelphe) are applied not only to the children of the same parents but also to nephews, cousins, nieces, half brothers , half sisters, etc. It is important to observe that those so called "brothers" of Jesus in St. Mathew 13:55 are mentioned at the crucifixion (John 19) as sons of another Mary the wife of Clopas (Mathew 27:56 and Mark 15:40) Also Salome, mentioned in St. Mark's Gospel, is the mother of the sons of Zebedee and the sister of the Virgin Mary; therefore, her children were Jesus’ relatives.

As it is in Genesis 13:8, Lot is called Abraham's brother when in reality he is his nephew. (Gen 14:14) There is also no doubt that the word was also used in Mark 6:17 in reference to Philip as 'brother" of Herod Antipas when he was really his half brother.

In a later Church tradition, many argued for a broader translation and by the mid-second century, in the Protoevangelium of James 9:2, Christians were told that the "brothers" of the Lord were probably children of St. Joseph from a previous marriage.

“Mary has produced, together with the Holy Ghost, the greatest thing which has been and will ever be, the GodMan Jesus our Lord and will consequently produce the greatest saints that will be in the ends of time.” (True Devotion to Mary, Saint Louis de Montfort)

Immaculate Heart of our ever Virgin Mother pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Fr. Oscar F. Castaneda

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Founding Pillars of Catholic Owned

2 Faithful to the Magisterium

1 Regularly practicing, sincere Catholic in good standing

3 Prays the Rosary or practices other sincere devotion(s)

4 Operates business in accordance with the principles of the Catholic faith

New Member Spotlight

Saul A. Padilla, RIA

Managing Member, Greenwich Creek Capital Management, LLC

Serving US Domestic and International clients

Using our unique and successful risk management process, we actively manage small and large investment portfolios using currencies, bonds, stocks, and commodities

The selection of the right portfolio manager can make a world of difference for individuals and families

Saul A Padilla brings a unique expertise to his clients, and the result is peace of mind for them regardless of current market conditions

Saul’s experience began with several years at two of the main investment bankers in the country and a large international bank It was there that he realized that “no one around me had the interests of my clients in mind. The industry is full of conflicts of interest that no one seems able or willing to fix.”

Following a thoughtful period of four years, he discerned, along with his wife and confessor priest to resign from his employer and start Greenwich Creek Capital Management.

Since 2008, Saul has been helping bring his clients peace of mind. He shared, “At the beginning of a new relationship, as you would expect, clients are nervous if the stock market is experiencing volatility However, as time goes by and they get accustomed to see little or manageable change in the net value of their accounts during bear market cycles, they become very calm and relaxed Giving them peace of mind in terms of their investment portfolios is our goal This is the impact we see across the board, not just on one or two clients ”

For Saul, the impact on his clients and the drive to serve them comes from a greater purpose. “I cannot separate faith and business. I cannot operate in a certain way on Sunday and differently M-F My faith plays a big role in the business and is what motivated me to start GCCM It was a call to put talent to work for the benefit of others ”

Indeed, we are called to use our talents for the greater glory of God Saul mentioned his favorite reading from Matthew 25:14-30, “The Parable of the Talents.” In addition to his years of experience and education, he credits the Grace of God with his ability to innovate his unique risk management process that has captured every bear and bull market that has ensued since starting his firm.

“There is no doubt in my mind that if I was able to develop a highly efficient risk management process, it was due to the Grace of God and not the help of my employers or my own talent Somehow, the right books and research material helped me put together the core of our risk management process, which was fine-tuned by a couple of talented and very faithful collaborators, my daughter and her husband ” In closing, Saul shared about his devotion to the Immaculate Heart. “My wife and I are devoted to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and pray together the holy Rosary daily. We are strong believers that She is the way to heaven and Jesus. We attend Sunday and day of obligation mass as well as daily whenever possible. The latter, more my wife than myself.”

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Saul with his wife, Rosario

New Member Spotlight

Thomas Lahart

Founder, Flight Foods

Serving clients nationwide

Your local, faith-based supplement outlet for premium supplements at great prices

The story of Flight Foods begins in a college dorm room, with a dream to have nutritious fuel as aspiring pilots. Though majors in college shifted, the mission has stayed the same. Since August 2023, Flight Foods has been sharing its mission with others. The company was started out of a passion for fitness and nutritional supplementation. Founder Thomas Lahart realized that fueling your body is just as important as fueling your spirit, and wanted to equip men and women with the right supplements to achieve their goals

Flight Foods helps clients achieve their physical and health goals and find confidence in their bodies One client lost 30 lbs and gained muscle by using their protein powders and this is just one example of how they are impacting their clients

However, the bigger mission is that by bettering their bodies, their clients’ mental and spiritual life also increase.

Faith is at the center of the business. They find inspiration from the saints and named a couple of the products after St. John Bosco and St. Joseph of Cupertino. The goal is to be fit in body, mind, and spiritinspired by Fr. Capo.

“Embarking on the journey of life is like taking a unique flight, each person with their own destination and dreams. At Flight Foods, we're not just about nourishing bodies; we're here to fuel the passion and aspirations that propel individuals toward their chosen paths. Whether you're destined to soar as a pilot, illuminate minds as a teacher, heal as a doctor, empower communication as a speech pathologist, or conquer challenges as an athlete – Flight Foods is your co-pilot on this incredible voyage. All that we do is centered in Christian principles, with a focus on Christ and the Eucharist "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil 4:13) We have aligned our values with biblical teachings, expressing a commitment to getting stronger in mind, body, and spirit We ensure that our products align with these principles to provide you with the best possible fuel for your own battle. "Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my

fingers for battle"

(Psalm 144:1) The patron saint of Flight Foods is St Hyacinth, and our Chaplain is Fr Capo.”

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New Member Spotlight

Kathy Bowie

Sales Associate, Coldwell Banker Realty

Real Estate Agent Serving Palm Beach County, specifically south County

Assisting: buyers in purchasing a home

Sellers in selling their home

Minimizing stressors as much as possible throughout the transaction

Whether buying or selling a home, the real estate market in South Florida requires the expertise of a trusted Agent like Kathy Bowie

In her business with Coldwell Banker Realty, she assists buyers who are purchasing a home, and sellers who are selling their home Both represent significant decisions in the financial life of an individual or family, and being able to rely on a local expert can make a huge difference in how the transaction goes. What sets Kathy apart is how she listens deeply to the needs of her clients. By understanding their needs, she creates the right strategy for their situation, which helps her clients to achieve their goals.

Kathy also recognizes that buying or selling a home can be one of life’s biggest upheavals, with many moving parts and the life of the client to consider. Her goal is to minimize the stressors inherent in such a significant transition as much as possible Whether for an individual or a family, the active management of the all the elements of the transaction can make all the difference in the world

Kathy shared that it was her own experience purchasing a home that inspired her to go into real estate as a career. Her experience was extremely stressful, so she committed herself to this profession so that she could help other people have smoother transactions that she had. She loves her career and

sees it as a ministry serving those in her community.

When dealing with such important transactions, there can be quite a few issues that arise Kathy’s strength is in solving those problems that can occur She helps the customers see the “whole picture”- the many moving parts that come together to complete the transaction With a consultative and warm approach, her clients enjoy being informed and at ease because they can trust she is on top of all of the details. Her clients also benefit from how Kathy’s Catholic faith guides her.

“I adhere to the golden rule- to treat others as you want to be treated. I am always honest and I operate with high ethical standards. My attendance at Daily Mass helps me to stay calm during the ‘storms of real estate.’”

Indeed, the market isn’t always as we wish it would be, but having the expertise and faithaligned guidance that Kathy provides can be pivotal when the right time to buy or sell (or both) comes

Kathy also shared about her favorite saint “My favorite saint is St Andre Bessette He was the humble doorkeeper at a high school in Montreal. He put a statue of St. Joseph facing Mt. Royale and prayed to St. Joseph to help him build in a church in St. Joseph’s honor. It became reality and this was how the custom of burying St. Joseph began. I was fortunate to see the Oratory in Montreal, and it was very moving.

With her specific expertise in south Palm Beach County, Kathy serves Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm and beyond.

When you have real estate questions or are ready to start the conversation about buying and/or selling a home, get in touch with Kathy Bowie of Coldwell Banker Realty

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Believing that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the core message of our Christian faith, TEC offers young adults the opportunity to encounter and integrate the Paschal Mystery at a time of passage through young adulthood. To Register: Visit www.sonshinetec.com & click “register today”

New Member Spotlight

Roger Bockweg

Agent, Catholic Order of Foresters

Fraternal

Life Insurance & Annuities in Five States, incl. Florida

As an independent agent for the Catholic Order of Foresters, I help grow the faith by creating and executing fraternal outreach activities, while also helping protect the financial futures of Catholic families. I can do this all while transparently being truly Catholic in all my actions and deeds.

All of my work includes educational meetings with Catholics, aimed at helping them become financially bulletproof I pray before each meeting, asking the Holy Spirit to “reveal financial issues I can help with If there are none, please send me on to the next family “ This approach makes for a low pressure, high learning environment

With the Catholic Order of Foresters, the best quality and quantity of life insurance is within reach. In fact, in most cases, this peace-of-mind is available for less than what many will spend per week at the coffee shop. The impact on my clients is that they have peace of mind. Financial peace of mind for Catholic families who can rest assured that their spouse and children will not be impoverished if they were to pass away means they can focus on what’s important and be covered in case of disaster This is best illustrated with a simple math problem:

If one has a newborn in the home, that child will likely be living in that home about 20 years. That said, if someone is making $100K a year, if they died, to replace 20 years of lost income requires two million dollars

The life insurance policy would replace that lost income for the family In this example, we do not account for future potential increases for merit and inflation, though they are also worth considering.

The Catholic Order of Foresters makes this kind of coverage affordable for Catholic families As a non-profit fraternal benefit society, we exist ONLY for the purpose of serving our members. Because we have no shareholders to pay, we have some of the most affordable life insurance in the country for baptized Catholics and those married to them. COF doesn’t stop there

COF’s Investment Policy Statement mandates that the invested assets of the organization be managed in a manner that is consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church For devout Catholics, this makes a significant difference.

Not only is there peace of mind financially, but there’s also peace of conscience. Our clients enjoy the benefits of knowing their family is protected, and that the funds are being managed without even a remote participation in evil You can read more about our investing policy by clicking here. Taking our commitment to the Catholic community a step further, COF offers a special benefit in which 5% of the face value of the policy will be committed to the insured’s favorite Catholic charity upon their passing at no cost to the insured or their beneficiaries. These gifts can make a significant difference for the charities, and we have careful requirements to ensure the charities are authentically Catholic

In addition, we provide a variety of fraternal outreach to serve and care for the Catholic community Programs include scholarships for homeschool, grade school, high school and college students, mission trips for those aged 18-24, Adopt-A-Seminarian, and other year-round efforts to feed people spiritually, physically and mentally. Spirituality Tap Ins are special events where COF sends a Priest or Deacon into a bar or coffee shop to deliver an evangelistic talk to the public

Serving Catholics is all that we do at COF

Please consider an appointment with me today I would love to show how COF could benefit your family now and for years to come This assessment is free and resulting coverages could cost less than your weekly coffee. I look forward to meeting virtually or in person during one of my monthly visits to South Florida, where I enjoy family and serving Catholic friends all year round.

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New Member Spotlight

Renee Smith, M.S. CCC-SLP

Owner & Pediatric Speech Therapist, Grace Therapy Solutions

Serving Children via Telehealth throughout Florida

Helping Children to: communicate functionally advocate for their individual needs improve academic achievement

connect socially with peers, family & friends

Grace Therapy Solutions provides virtual speech and language services to children with communication needs all throughout Florida Parents often struggle to keep up with children and family members’ appointments, sports, hobbies, etc This makes teletherapy a convenient option for families who want to participate in their child’s speech and language therapy sessions from the comfort of their own home!

As a daughter of immigrants, the importance of hard work was instilled in me as a child. My parents encouraged me to, not only follow my passions, but to find a way to make my passions work for me. Upon entering the field of speech-language pathology, I knew that I wanted to someday have my own private practice. In 2022, I married my husband who is in the military and moved away from my childhood home in Florida to live in North Carolina. With my husband’s job causing him to spend so much time away from home, and with our first baby on the way, I realized that I needed to find a way to stay home while still contributing income to our household That’s what inspired me to make my private practice virtual- so that I can be a stay-athome mom and still live out my passion of helping children improve their communication skills Throughout my career as a speech therapist, I have worked with children of all ages who have various types of disabilities that might affect their communication, i e Language Disorders, Speech Sound Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sound

Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Emotional Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, etc. The treatment I provide as a speech therapist is individually tailored to each client’s needs, therefore positively impacting the ability to communicate functionally, advocate for his or her wants/needs, improve academic achievement, and connect socially with peers So far as a speech therapist, I have helped dozens of children master their speech and language goals and graduate from speech therapy, being able to say all speech sounds correctly, perform at grade/age level in language arts, and communicate functionally with family and friends I learned how to integrate my faith in my work by following the example of my mother, Gizel Abdallah. She worked for over 20 years as a Church Music Director and Music Teacher, and is currently doing so at All Saints Catholic Church and School in Sunrise, Florida. At 8 years old, I started singing with my mother in the church, whether it was as part of the school choir or as a cantor at weekend Masses, and continued singing at Masses with her as an adult. She set the ultimate example of how to use the gifts that God has blessed you with to glorify Him in return. I recognize that God has blessed me with the gift to be able to help children with communication needs So it is my duty to be able to share this gift with families

My Catholic faith also inspired the name of my practice – Grace Therapy Solutions As Catholics we know that the only real solution to any of our problems, difficulties or obstacles in life lies in offering them all up to the Lord because he is the Ultimate Solution And we are only granted solutions through His loving grace God’s grace is healing Throughout my career I have prayed for the grace to be patient and loving during trying times. And I am constantly giving grace to my clients who struggle daily to communicate, and to parents who might be juggling countless responsibilities.

Growing up with a musical mom, our favorite saint was always St. Cecilia. She is the patron saint of music and musicians, mainly singers. She used her voice to worship and glorify God. As a speech therapist, I like to think that my helping children to use their voice is glorification to God as well.

New Member Spotlight

Rose Abdallah Bednar

Owner & Creative Director, Flourish & Bloom Creative Servicing clients in the Broward County area

Specializing in: Altar Florals Design Custom Wedding & Event Florals

Water color artwork for wedding stationary, pro-life cards, and fine paper goods

I’m a certified floral designer and artist I source fresh flowers for churches that are liturgically appropriate throughout the year. I also provide quality custom floral designs for weddings and events, including large floral installations. I work with my clients to carefully design the florals that they envision for their special day

As an artist, I also create custom artwork that can be incorporated throughout the couple’s wedding stationary suite and beyond, ensuring a cohesive design throughout the event.

My business was born from the face that I have always been an artist. As I explored many creative outlets over the years, I found floristry to be the m ed doing flowers for

Most of my clients come to me through a shared connection in faith and shared moral values. One example where this really shined was with the mother of a very special

bride that I worked with recently She shared with me that they chose to work with me because my business is unapologetically pro-life. That meant so much to me.

my local Catholic Churches, I found it to be a wonderful way I can give back to God for blessing me with my talents. I currently do the flowers for All Saints and St Gregory, and enjoy serving my community.

I am Catholic and my faith is the foundation of my business I am unapologetically pro-life, so Flourish & Bloom is unapologetically pro-life. I like to make art that is inspired by my faith and I will never compromise my faith in any business relationship For me, God comes first

A favorite quote that inspires me and moved me to do what I do is, “Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” My favorite Bible verse is John 3:16

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Rose with her family

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This Week’s Feasts

Thurs., May 23: Pentecost Thursday

Fri., May 24: Ember Friday in the Octave of Pentecost

Sat., May 25: Ember Saturday in the Octave of Pentecost

Sun., May 26: Holy Trinity Sunday

Mon., May 27: St. Bede the Venerable, Confessor & Doctor of the Church

Tues., May 28: St. Augustine, Bishop & Confessor

Weds., May 29: St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, Virgin

Thurs., May 30: Corpus Christi

Fri., May 31: Queenship of Blessed Virgin Mary

Sat., June 1: St. Angela Marici, Virgin

Sun., June 2: Second Sunday after the Pentecost

Tues., June 4: St. Franciscus Caracciolo, Confessor

Weds., June 5: St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr

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May 26: Holy Trinity Sunday

The Mystery of the Holy Trinity is central to our Catholic Faith- that one true God exists in three Divine Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Beautifully described in the Catechism, paragraph 237:

“The Trinity is a mystery of faith in the strict sense, one of the “mysteries that are hidden in God, which can never be known unless revealed by God.” To be sure, God has left traces of His Trinitarian being in His work of creation and in His Revelation throughout the Old Testament. But His inmost Being as Holy Trinity is a mystery that is inaccessible to reason alone or even in Israel’s faith before the Incarnation of God’s Son and the sending of the Holy Spirit.”

In a sense, the three Persons of the Trinity finally being revealed to God’s people marks yet another fulfillment of the Old Covenant, with the imposition of the New. Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commission, saying, “Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have

commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.” (Matthew 28:16-20)

Today we celebrate the unknowable mystery of the three Persons in One God, the beauty and majesty of this fundamental Truth, and recommit ourselves to fulfilling what God has called us to do as our part in the proclaiming of this Truth and the salvation of souls. For some, it is a more literal participation as a deacon or priest, bringing the Holy Trinity to souls for their salvation. For others, this involves carefully discerning God’s will for the religious life, marriage, parenthood, work or operating a business, ministry work, missionary work, or anything else that He has called us to do, and carrying out this work in the context of the Great Commission.

The liturgical season ahead corresponds to the Church Age, which began at the Pentecost and continues to our current day. It is the time in Salvation History where the work of the faithful must be done. So as the season of Eastertide has now officially come to a close, may we invite the Holy Trinity into our hearts with a renewed vigor, and may we take up our work for the Great Commission with renewed urgency, bringing the God and all that He has commanded us to those entrusted to us.

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Sapientia de Sanctis

St. Josemaria Escriva (1902-1975)

"When you approach the tabernacle, remember that He has been waiting for you for twenty centuries."

St. Camillus (1550-1614)

"Think well. Speak well. Do well. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven."

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Volunteer Opportunities

Catholic Hospice seeks volunteers

The Volunteer Services Department of Catholic Hospice offers an array of volunteer opportunities for individuals looking to join an organization committed to providing care to vulnerable populations Catholic Hospice volunteers can choose to serve in a number of special programs: Companion Care, Acts of Kindness Project, Camp Erin, We Honor Veterans, Pet Peace of Mind and more.

Share your compassion and companionship. Your help means the world to those facing difficult times. Provide companion care, assist with pet care, shopping or other tasks. Families are grateful for any time you can spare.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, please contact the Volunteer Services Department at 305-351-7052 or VolunteerServices@catholichospice.org.

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Jobs

Hiring Director of Stewardship

The Archdiocese of Miami Development Corporation is hiring for a Director of Stewardship who understands that stewardship involves lifestyle decisions in alignment with the Gospel This role is responsible for the design, implementation and coordination of an Archdiocesan-wide comprehensive stewardship plan and system that strategically and consistently promotes vibrancy and the concept of time, talent, and treasure within all the parishes View Full Job Listing HERE.

Job Seeking

Luz Cotto is a legal assistant who also has experience as a leasing consultant. Seeking clerical, legal assisting, secraterial, or similar work in the Boca Raton area Neat, organized and professional who is open to new opportunities, especially with a quality, Catholic Owned company Please email lulicotto@gmail.com to get in touch about opportunities

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Ultima Verba

As we end the month of Mary, we celebrate the Queenship of Mary on the 31st Let us consider these three core truths of Our Blessed Mother and her role as Queen Mother of the King:

1) A queen mother played a significant role in the establishment of her son upon the throne in Israel. Because the king had many wives, he entrusted the education of his children to their mothers. As a result, the queen chose the heir to the throne and hence she was responsible for his reign and closely linked with the exercise of his kingship. Without their mother, no king would have reigned in Israel.

2) The queen mother in Israel had a powerful influence in the kingdom. This power and authority flowed from her status as Gebirah (queen mother) and not from her as a person This is an important distinction for us to grasp, and is analogous to the power of the Pope or other members of the Church hierarchy The power comes from the status or role itself, and it is for that reason that we would be subservient and obedient to the individual holding that role This can be a difficult concept to accept, but it is one we as Catholics can find comfort in as well

3) The queen mother of Israel interceded in behalf of the subjects of the kingdom She was their most powerful, and therefore preferred, advocate Her specific place of honor and intercession is dramatically illustrated in the following passage from 1 Kings chapter 2. It was in response to a subject making a request to Bathsheba, the Queen Mother of King Solomon. “Very well,” replied Bathsheba, “I will speak to the king for you.” Then Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah (the one requesting), and the king stood up to meet her and paid her homage. Then he sat down upon his throne, and a throne was provided for the king’s mother, who sat at his right. “There is one small favor l would ask of you,” she said. “Do not refuse me ” “Ask It, my mother,” the king said to her, “for I will not refuse you ”

Two points stand out-- ‘he paid homage to her,’ and ‘I will not refuse you ’

As Catholics, we want to be like Christ who is the King We can infer that He is similar to the historical kings in his relationship with His Mother, so we can and should aim to mimic Him in this same posture towards the Queen

Our Lady, Queen of Heaven & Earth, pray for us!

Deo Gratias