The month of May is one of two months devoted to Mary, the mother of God. This past Lent, I found myself reflecting on the ways in which Mary endured her Son’s Passion – how she followed His final steps, and remained at His feet … Continue readingThe Guiding Light of Mary: Inspiration for Deepening Our Relationship with Christ
The Feast of the Nativity of our Lord has passed, and now we are in the thick of a joyous Christmas season! Hallelujah! But don’t get too settled. January 1 is a Holy Day of Obligation. It is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of … Continue readingWhy the First of January is a Holy Day of Obligation
I recently purchased a purple rosary from a fellow CF Mom, purple being the “awareness color” for cystic fibrosis. Its centerpiece is a rose on one side with a tiny image of Mary and Bernadette at Lourdes on the other. Roses are a special symbol … Continue readingMy New Purple Rosary
Though we have previously heard about Mary’s life through Sacred Scripture with a primary emphasis on Christ’s life, the movie takes us through those familiar stories and puts a fresh and different perspective on her life. It takes her from Mother of God, someone whom … Continue readingMOVIE REVIEW: Mary of Nazareth
One of the most beautiful scenes that God, through nature, provides us with are sunrises. At the distant horizon you see before arising a soft and radiant light, the aurora of the sun. This beautiful and perfect light foreshadows the beauty which is to come; … Continue readingThe Immaculate Conception: Christ’s First Gift to Mary His Mother