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Virgin Mary untying a knot

Mary, Untier of Knots

April 25, 2022

When life gets tangled, who better to go to than our mother?

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Ave Maria

Ave Maria: Calling On Mother Mary

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. Ave Maria!
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Scenes from the life of Mary

Scenes from the Life of the Virgin Mary

April 24, 2021
As Mary grew older, what would she have thought about her role in the story of our faith tradition? A Franciscan writer imagines just that.
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Artwork of the Blessed Mother

The Other Mother’s Day: A Meditation on Mary

April 23, 2021
Here’s Mother’s Day in a different light.
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statue of the blessed mother

What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Poor in Spirit’?

January 29, 2021
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 ...
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Mary mother of god with Jesus

Mary, Mother of God

January 1
Mary’s divine motherhood broadens the Christmas spotlight. Hers role as mother of God places her in a unique position in God’s redemptive plan.
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Dear Reader: A Relatable Mary

October 6, 2020
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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