Tag: Mary
During Advent, contemplate the experience of the Mother of God —...
Sometimes during Advent as a child, I tried to imagine how Mary felt in the time leading up to Christ's birth. How she may...
A lot has changed since our childhoods, but May is still...
As a child, May was always an exciting month for me -- partly because the school year was almost over, but also because of...
In new book, author says Marian apparitions are always related to...
Seven years ago this May, the Church celebrated the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Mary to three shepherd children at Fatima. To commemorate...
Mary’s humility and faith provide guidance for our lives —...
"Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you." They are simple words, but full of mystery and meaning, telling us so much about...
Traditionally the month of Mary, May is a time to pay...
By Scott Alessi , OSV News
Each May, one special day is devoted to mothers everywhere for having given their children the gift of life....
In this month dedicated to Mary, start your own Marian consecration...
By Kyril Wolfe, OSV News
I used to be spiritually allergic to Marian devotion. Even though I grew up saying the rosary with my family,...
Pope Francis on New Year’s Day: Peace is a gift from...
VATICAN CITY -- As Catholics begin a new year contemplating the motherhood of Mary, they should be inspired not to let problems weaken their...
Viewpoint: A meditation on Mary’s heart at the Nativity
When you have good news to share, who is the first person you want to tell? Your closest friend or most respected mentor probably...
Advent: The poetry of St. Ephrem the Syrian connects us to...
When I reflect on Mary, mother of God, often my admiration and gratitude for her life of fidelity, faith and wisdom cannot be expressed...
Pope Francis on the Feast of the Assumption: Mary shows us...
VATICAN CITY -- Mary's assumption into heaven reminds people that they are also called by God to eternal life in heaven through humility and...