Blessed Virgin Mary
Kids, Meet Mary
Last May, as my family sat in church, I noticed my then-five-year-old son, Alex, carefully eyeing the statue of Mary in the front of church. It had been decorated in honor of the month of May—the month of Mary. When Mass was over, I asked him what about the statue had him so fascinated.
Franciscan Inspirations: The Assumption of Mary
The doctrine of Mary’s Assumption is based on something called a theological conclusion. The Scriptures contain indirect references to the concept of the Assumption, even if the word itself isn’t used.
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Pope Francis on Mary’s ‘Yes’
Mary never distanced herself from love: throughout her life her whole being is a “yes” to that love, it is the “yes” to God.
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The Flip Side of the Joyful Mysteries
A shadow hovers over the joyful mysteries of the rosary. In it, we can find parallels to our own lives.
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Mary, Our Muse
Many people look to Mary for spiritual guidance and nourishment. She’s also a source of inspiration for this artist.
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Psalm 45: Queen for More Than a Day
"All glorious is the king’s daughter as she enters, her raiment is threaded with spun gold." (Psalm 45:14)
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