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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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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Mary: Mother of Mystics
Mary’s life, like that of her son, will be a living out of her own canticle.
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Pope Francis on Mary’s ‘Yes’
Our Lady 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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