The subject of numerous controversies, she is defined by ambiguity, welcoming outcasts to the Church and provoking more ...

I believe in miracles too, in my way, reconciling rationalism and inklings of a preternatural reality by means of “radical amazement.” That’s a core concept of the great modern Jewish philosopher ...

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria ...

The Month of Mary was founded. 5 "This is the month ... standing by the cross of Jesus, was his mother.'" 24 "Our Lady, a full participant in the work of our salvation, fol­lows in the footsteps ...

Today is Good Friday. We worship the Lord Jesus as he lays down his life for us. Moreover, we worship the Lord by living up to the challenge of accomplishing the mission he handed on to us. Jesus’ ...

Inevitably, one’s gaze halts at the figure seated next to Jesus on his right. For generations ... young and robust bodyguard of Christ’s Mother Mary. Moreover, we must remember that the ...

From the Gospel according to Luke. 2:34-35,51: Simon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken ...

The stories of happened at Easter come from oral tradition and eye-witness testimony provided by early Christian sources and ...

Even in the last years of his life, despite significant health problems, Pope Francis was seen in a wheelchair praying in ...

The first was Bishop John Keenan of Paisley, Scotland, who shared his experience ... s Consecration to Jesus through Mary and the Children’s Rosary.” Our Blessed Mother “requested ...