Blessed Virgin Mary

Wondering how praying with Mary can be our guide to a life of prayer? Mary’s life was a prayer from the moment of the Annunciation to her Assumption into heaven. She exemplifies the ideal of living in perfect union with God, and by studying her life, we can learn how to make our own lives…

Marian apparitions enrich the Catholic Church by offering hope, guidance, and calls to conversion through Mary’s appearances to individuals. Among these, the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe holds deep significance as a symbol of faith and unity. Her image represents love and compassion, especially for the marginalized. This article delves into the story of…

The Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception every year on December 8. This solemnity honors the unique privilege granted to the Blessed Virgin Mary—her preservation from original sin from the first moment of her existence. The Immaculate Conception reveals the boundless mercy of God and His divine plan to prepare Mary for…

The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary on November 21. This feast commemorates the tradition that Mary’s parents, Saints Joachim and Anne, dedicated her to God in the Temple as a child. This act symbolizes Mary’s total surrender to God’s will and her unique role in salvation history.…

Wondering how to offer flowers to Mary? Offering flowers to Mary is a cherished Catholic tradition that expresses love, honor, and devotion. For centuries, Catholics have brought flowers to statues of the Blessed Mother as symbols of reverence and gratitude. Whether in a church, shrine, or home, placing flowers at Mary’s feet connects us to…

On October 13, 1917, one of the most extraordinary events in modern Catholic history took place: the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, Portugal. This event, witnessed by tens of thousands of people, marked the culmination of a series of Marian apparitions to three shepherd children—Lucia dos Santos and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto.…