Mary

Pilgrims brave heavy rain to place flowers and pray Sept 8, 2025, at the the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity in Miami, affectionately known as La Ermita de La Caridad, for the annual feast of Our Lady of Charity and the 25th anniversary of La Ermita's designation as a national shrine by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2000. (OSV News photo/Tom Tracy)

Cuban Americans celebrate feast of Our Lady of Charity

Dressed in the customary yellow colors of the event and with umbrellas in hand, elementary school student Aniela Alejandra Garcia and her mother, Yeily Garcia, didn’t let the weather stop them from approaching the statue of the Cuban Virgin of Our Lady of Charity.

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A Rose in Full Bloom

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 ...
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Statue of praying Mary

Heavenward Hope

Mary’s Assumption into heaven is not just about her—it’s a promise for us. Where she has gone we are invited to follow.
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woman praying with folded hands while holding a rosary.

Mary’s Openness

When you think about Our Lady, what comes to mind?  Maybe it's her obedience, purity, or beauty. But how often do you ponder Mary’s receptivity to God–her willingness to listen?
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Holy Mary, Mother and Mystic

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

She is beloved for her unshakable faith in her son, Jesus. But this Franciscan writer argues that Mary had a deeper understanding of his mission than we realize. 
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Hushed Mother Love

Marian apparitions bring us so much guidance, beauty, and sustenance. The apparition of Our Lady of Knock, Ireland, is the only apparition where not a word was spoken by the Blessed Mother. 
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