In just about every image we see of Mary, it appears that she is in her very late teens or early twenties. She is youthful, but she also projects a level of maturity beyond her years. Scholars, however, say that Mary was most likely between the ages of 12 and 16 when she gave birthContinue reading “How old was Mary when she gave birth to Jesus?”
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The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God
Eight days after Christmas Day, on the first day of January and at the close of the Christmas octave, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. This is the day we celebrate Mary’s divine maternity. I continue to wonder how, as just a young girl, Mary’s faith allowed her toContinue reading “The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God”
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