Mary

Holy Mary, Mother and Mystic

Murray Bodo, OFM July 14, 2026

Mary’s life, like that of her son, will be a living out of her own canticle

‘Catholics Seem Obsessed with Mary’

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 14, 2026

I am an evangelical Christian who is seriously considering conversion to Catholicism. Why do Catholics seem obsessed with Mary?

When we say a rosary, we know that the repetition upon the beads calms us down, brings solace and peace. Today, rediscover the simple words of the Hail Mary prayer, and how wonderful it is that when we say a ...

Mary the Mystic

Murray Bodo, OFM April 22, 2026

The mystic knows in a uniquely graced way these mysteries that we believe and live out as we try to be true to the mystery of our baptism.

What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Poor in Spirit’?

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 27, 2026

In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” In Luke 6:20b, he says, “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Is he talking about ...

Our Lady of Champion

Maureen O'Brien March 6, 2026

There is only one Church-approved apparition of Mary in the United States. Our Lady of Champion, in gleaming light among autumnal trees, appeared three times to Adele Brise in Champion, Wisconsin, in 1859.