by Michelle C. Martin | May 15, 2024 | Church, Liturgy, Prayer, Society, Spirituality, Teachings
Mary is always depicted wearing four colors: white, red, blue, and gold. Our Blessed Mother is many things and we use colors to depict that. She is the cause of our joy, seat of wisdom, and mirror of justice. Furthermore, Mary is the Queen of Angels, Morning Star,...
by Elizabeth Sala | May 1, 2023 | Parenting, Prayer, Society, Spirituality
Envisioning Mary In the past, I had a hard time connecting with Mary in prayer. She seemed distant, too pure and holy to approach. As a child, I already had a mother who loved me and prayed for me. Why would I ask for Mary’s intercession? Even petitions were difficult...
by Michelle C. Martin | Mar 25, 2023 | Church, Spirituality, Teachings
“And in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail,...
by Sefanit Stefanos | Mar 25, 2020 | Church, Marriage, Spirituality
Every year on March 25th, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the mystery wherein God takes on flesh and comes to dwell in the womb of Mary. This mystery has always had a special place in Catholic devotion and piety. For one, we...