Were either of Mary’s parents alive when Jesus was born?
We don’t know when exactly Mary’s parents (St. Joachim and St. Anne) died. The Gospels don’t give us any information about them, so what we…
Is Mary the Wisdom figure (Lady Wisdom) in the Old testament?
In the Old testament, Wisdom is often personified as a female figure who invites and leads others to righteousness. This female personification of Wisdom is…
When is Mary’s birthday, and how do we know that’s the date?
The birthday of Mary has been celebrated by Christians since at least the sixth century. Though no one knows the real date of Mary’s birth,…
What is Marian theology?
Marian theology (or mariology) is theology that considers Mary in relation to God, to Jesus Christ, and to the Church as a whole. Marian theology…