Virgin Mary

Prayer to Mother Mary

Christopher Heffron October 27, 2023

When we’re sad or lonely, who better to turn to than our universal mother? Mary can feel the ripples of pain in our hearts and is ready to guide us to her son.

Saint Francis Novena | Day Seven: Mary

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 1, 2023

Francis of Assisi had a great devotion to Mary because he saw in her the model disciple.

Holy Mary: Model of Patience

Murray Bodo, OFM September 12, 2023

“Be it done to me according to your word.” So it was for Mary, so it can be for us who wait in silent prayer seemingly unable to do anything to change our circumstances. We choose to be and let

Statue of Mary | Photo by DDP on Unsplash

Meet the Mystics: Mary

Murray Bodo, OFM May 29, 2023

If the mystic is one who experiences in an extraordinary way the intimacy with God offered to everyone, then Mary is the model and pattern of the mystical life.

Ave Maria: Calling On Mother Mary

Mary Jo Dangel May 4, 2021

Whether we recite the Hail Mary by itself or repeatedly in the rosary, it reminds us of the respect we show the woman chosen by God to give birth to his son.

Why Pray to Mary and the Saints?

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 24, 2017

Why do Catholics pray to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to various saints? Is there anything in the Bible to back this up? Can't this be considered idol worship? Why not pray directly to God? The mother of Jesus Christ

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