Mary’s life spans two of history’s greatest moments. She was present at the birth of Jesus — the moment when the eternal Son ...

There are many depictions of Mary as a representation of purity, obedience, and peace, but behind this image exists a deeper ...

Strange life, that of Mary of Nazareth, and an even stranger present. The number of parents giving that name to their ...

In the history of the spiritual life of the Church, devotion to Mary has always held a prominent and beloved place. As Christians have sought to draw close to the Lord Jesus, they have naturally ...

The life of the Christian is a life of prayer. When we pray, we do not pray alone. We are directing our prayer to God, who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and we make our prayers as members of the ...

In a recent conversation, a friend and I chatted about our relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Growing up, she had placed Mary on a pedestal: perfect and holy, but untouchable and unrelatable.

During another Jubilee Year 75 years ago, Pope Pius XII solemnly proclaimed the dogma of the Assumption. Pius XII — whom the Church now honors as “Venerable” in recognition of his heroic virtue — ...