Category: Our Lady
‘Lourdes Nights’ to draw pilgrims to French shrine after pandemic closure
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has launched a series of summer evening events to draw pilgrims back to the shrine as pandemic restrictions ease. The...
What is The Immaculate Heart of Mary?
The Immaculate Heart of Mary refers to the interior life of the Blessed Virgin Mary — her joys and sorrows, her virtues and hidden perfections, and, above...
There’s Something about Mary this Month…
We have all heard the adage “April showers bring May flowers,” but for Catholics, there’s something about Mary this month. We celebrate our Blessed Mother during May...
In Times of Trouble, the Church turns to Prayer with Mary
By Carol Glatz – The global Catholic Church coming together to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic represents the hope and faith of the people...
Four Things We Learn from the Annunciation
The feast of the Annunciation marks the moment of God becoming human. Prof Michael Ogunu suggests four points for reflection. At the very instant when Mary consented to...
Pope Francis: Our Lady of Knock brings a Message of Hope
Pope Francis said that Our Lady of Knock exemplifies the importance of prayer and hope as he officially designated Knock as an international Marian and Eucharistic shrine....
Why is Mary Blond in Famous Artworks?
By Fr Kenneth Doyle Question: I am wondering how the common representation of Mary in art form came to be. Whether in Nativity scenes, statues or paintings,...
Why Mary was Born Without Sin
December 8 is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Michael Ogunu explains its meaning. Our Lady’s Immaculate Conception is, according to Catholic doctrine, the conception of the Virgin...
Pope: Mary Shows How to Turn Fear Into Invitation to Hear God’s Call
By Carol Glatz – There is no better way to pray than like Mary, who opened her heart to God with humility and trust, Pope Francis said. “It...
What is the Mary, Undoer Of Knots Devotion?
By Barb Umberger – In a year when a pandemic has entangled lives across the globe, Presentation Sister Carrie Link painted an icon that may help Catholics straighten...
Pope: World and Theology Needs Intelligence and Gifts of Women
By Carol Glatz – The Catholic Church needs to rediscover its maternal heart and the world needs Mary’s motherly guidance so it can become a place where...
