The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, rounds out the Christmas octave, and typically is a holy day of obligation. While it falls on a Monday this time around (January 1, 2024) and the Mass requirement is dispensed, here are six facts about why today is still a...
The most common question students got wrong in my catechism class was related to the teaching of the Immaculate Conception. Nearly all the students thought the Church is referring to Jesus. Instead, the Immaculate Conception is referring to the Blessed Virgin Mary!...
Our blessed mother Mary is the greatest of all the saints. Mary’s virtue was at the highest level as she lived on earth and her complete followership of Christ is a true model for all of us. As parents, we can teach our kids about Our Lady and her love for them. We...
I’m a Catholic with many Protestant friends and some family members, too. One of the most stabbing comments is when the topic of Mary comes up. The notion that Catholics worship Mary is nails on a chalkboard. When I get the twitching to stop, I gently correct the...
I’m a big fan of Mariology. Any chance I can get my hands on a good book that dives into her life, her life after her Son’s crucifixion, or gain a better understanding of how the Church treats her, I will not hesitate to get that book. A new one has come...
