Hail Holy Queen

Queenship of Mary

Rooted in Sacred Scripture and professed in prayers and hymns, the Catholic Church considers the Blessed Virgin Mary to be the Queen of Heaven...
Assumed into Heaven

The Assumption of Mary

Unlike the other saints who’s bodies will not join their souls in Heaven until the Second Coming of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary’s body...
Praying to Saints

Praying to Mary and the Saints

In the creeds, Catholics profess the belief that they are in communion with the saints in Heaven who can, and do, hear our prayers....
Mary Mother of the Church

Mother of the Church

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s maternal care for Jesus and his Church has been recognized for centuries. Mary not only accompanied Jesus during the most...
Mother's Day

Mother’s Day

Motherhood is considered an honorable and necessary role in the family, in the Church, and in society. Whether alive or deceased, we pray for...
Two Mothers

Two Mothers

‘Twas late. Christ’s weary mother stood alone, peering with lighted lantern thro’ the gloom – Love’s farewell vigil of the day’s long watch. “What...
The Annunciation

The Annunciation

The archangel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to let her know that she had been chosen by God to give birth to his...
Mary Mother of God

Mary, Mother of God

Mary is the Mother of God. One of the oldest and most common titles for Mary is Theotokos, which means “the God-bearer” in Greek. ...
Immaculate Conception

Immaculate Conception

Mary’s Immaculate Conception was officially and solemnly declared a dogma in 1854 but has been a common belief since the beginning of the Christianity....
Mary Ever-Virgin

Perpetual Virginity

The dogma of the Perpetual Virginity of Mary reveals the truth that the mother of Jesus remained a virgin all of her life and...