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Review of The 13th Day by Leticia Velasquez

By Leticia Velasquez • Nov 18th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Leticia Velasquez

In The 13th Day, a timely message of Fatima has been retold for a new generation. Directors Ian and Dominic Higgins, accomplished more than a pious revival of a fond moment in Catholic history, they re-cast familiar images of a story whose relevance has grown with time.



Into the Mercy by Leticia Velasquez

By Leticia Velasquez • Nov 4th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Leticia Velasquez

On November second, the Church celebrates All Souls Day when we remember the holy souls who have departed this life to journey towards union with Our Lord. In our family, we have had a devotion to the Holy Souls in Purgatory



A Mother’s Mysteries by Leticia Velasquez

By Leticia Velasquez • Oct 7th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Leticia Velasquez

I have always used the rosary as the center of my daily prayer. Sometimes it is difficult to speak to Jesus spontaneously



When Saying “No” Hurts by Leticia Velasquez

By Leticia Velasquez • Sep 17th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Leticia Velasquez

This Sunday, I was in the uncomfortable situation regarding someone who wanted to receive communion and couldn’t.



Book Review – My Sister Alicia May – Reviewed by Leticia Velasquez

By Leticia Velasquez • Sep 4th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Leticia Velasquez

My Sister Alicia May



The Prayers of a Little Saint by Leticia Velasquez

By Leticia Velasquez • Jul 29th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Leticia Velasquez

We have been dealing with the news that my mother has an operable tumor which is most likely malignant. It has been terrifying, yet moments of grace have kept us going.