In a Roman piazza near the famous Spanish Steps, stands a high and beautiful marble column of the Immaculate Conception. It is fittingly located in front of the office of the Propagation of the Faith. Right away we see a connection. If we want to preserve our faith, then be devoted to this Woman. The column was dedicated to honor Pius XI's proclamation of the Immaculate Conception and its prophetic statues and base reliefs provide a deeper explanation of the Church's teaching on this dogma. Yet there is more, for in ancient times this column had been dedicated to Minerva, the virgin goddess of wisdom and war. Our Lady is the true Seat of Wisdom and perfect strategist who is always victorious against God's enemies. Our Lady has appeared on columns before and these columns represent her triumph. In this time of great crisis, she will once again crush the head of the devil with her heel. So cling faithfully to her!
December 8, 2019 by Fr. Ioannes Petrus