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…
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…
Marian consecration. Even for practicing Catholics who already know a thing or two about devotions to a saint, the phrase might stir up some confusion. …
What the heck is the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven, you ask? The Assumption (August 15) refers to the Blessed…
Mary, Help of Christians is one of the numerous names by which Catholics have come to know and love Mary. It refers specifically to the…
When I pursue something, I chase after it with my whole heart. I always found falling in love with a new friend or a hobby…
The Gospel of Matthew explains that Joseph did not know in advance that Mary was destined to be the mother of the Savior. In Matthew…
Happy May and May Day! Summer is fast approaching and with it (hopefully) warmer weather for all. This month we remember especially Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Our Lady of Fatima, Memorial Day, the Ascension and the Visitation.
Well, Catholics actually don’t worship Mary. They do pray to Mary. Think about the times you’ve asked someone to pray for you because you were…
This Advent, I am remembering how I came to love (really love) Our Lady. I am remembering an Advent about five years ago when a…
I’m not sure about you, but I’ve had a love-hate relationship with the rosary. It stems from long road trips with my very Catholic family,…