Love Amidst Pain: A Reflection on the Journey to Calvary Through Mary’s Eyes
As my infant son struggled with a difficult medical condition over the last few years, I found myself in the midst of caregiving like I…
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Reflecting on the Annunciation: How Saying ‘Yes’ Can Make All the Difference
At its heart, the Annunciation is a celebration of one person’s openness and willingness to say “yes” in the face of the unknown. That one…
The Seven Sundays Devotion: Drawing Closer to St. Joseph
“Tell me again about that time when you…” As a kid, I asked my parents this question all the time. As a father, my own…
What Does the Solemnity of Mary Mean?
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a liturgical celebration observed on January 1. It is a holy day of obligation for Catholics, meaning…
Start the New Year With Mary
The whole holiday season, my sons (4-year-old twins and a 6-year-old) were excited not only about Christmas gifts, but also about sharing all their newfound…
The Radiance of Mary: How Lippi’s ‘Adoration’ Deepened My Faith
As I marched through the Uffizi Gallery, I could see how, as the Renaissance progressed, artists made the figures in their paintings less like icons…
Our Lady of Guadalupe: More Than Meets the Eye
Our Lady of Guadalupe, as she appeared in Mexico to Saint Juan Diego in the year 1531, is one of the most popular depictions of…
How My Struggle With Infertility Deepened My Relationship With Mary
Editorial note: The following article contains mentions of pregnancy/infant loss. The desire to become a mother took me by surprise. Beyond early childhood years of…
The Rosary in Two Minutes
So, if you want to try praying the Rosary, where do you start? Busted Halo’s new 2-minute video will explain the history and tradition of the Rosary, how to pray, what it means to meditate on the Mysteries of the Rosary, and more!
What are the Seven Sorrows of Mary?
The “Seven Sorrows of Mary” refers to the seven feats of “spiritual martyrdom” (suffering spiritually through experiences) endured by the Mother of God in loving…
