Tag: Virgin Mary
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
‘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 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 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
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....
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...
The Nativity of Mary
Besides the birth of Jesus, the Catholic Church celebrates only two other births: John the Baptist and the Virgin Mary. This is because their...
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...
Assumption
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...
Worshiping Mary?
The Blessed Virgin Mary is highly honored in the Catholic Church, more than any of the saints. She is honored and revered, but never...