Blessed Virgin Mary

Scenes from the life of Mary

Scenes from the Life of the Virgin Mary

As Mary grew older, what would she have thought about her role in the story of our faith tradition? A Franciscan writer imagines just that.
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Artwork of the Blessed Mother

The Other Mother’s Day: A Meditation on Mary

Here’s Mother’s Day in a different light.
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Mary mother of god with Jesus

Mary, Mother of God

Mary’s divine motherhood broadens the Christmas spotlight. Hers role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God’s redemptive plan.
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Dear Reader: A Relatable Mary

When I visited Assisi a few years ago, one of the things that struck me was a painting of Mary that I saw at Greccio.
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Mosaic of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary, the First Disciple

Pope Paul VI wrote succinctly: “Mary is held up as an example to the faithful for the way in which in her own particular life she fully and responsibly accepted the word of God and did it….She is worthy of ...
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Praying with Mary

Lent is an ideal time for lectio divina, praying with Scripture. Mary can show us the way.
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