To listen to this post, click below. Today, September 15, is the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. The gospel reading for today recounts the last act of Jesus, just before he gave up his spirit. He said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” AndContinue reading “Reflecting on Our Lady of Sorrows”
Category Archives: Facts about Mary
The Apocryphal Roots of Virgin Mary’s Birth Story
To listen to this post, click below. Today, September 8, is the date that the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the birth of the Virgin Mary. Had it not been for Mary accepting the invitation to bear the son of God, the trajectory of man would be quite different. So her birth is indeed cause forContinue reading “The Apocryphal Roots of Virgin Mary’s Birth Story”
What did the Virgin Mary Wear?
To listen to this post, click below. As I write this post it is 94 degrees outside, and I’m hot. I look at the image of the Virgin Mary that hangs in my home office and I wonder how she survived the desert heat, wearing the clothing of the era. Summer heat can reach 110Continue reading “What did the Virgin Mary Wear?”
“Assumption” vs. “Ascension”
August 15th is the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation for Catholics. Many believe Mary “ascended” into Heaven on this day. They would be incorrect. Watch the video below for the explanation. I am hoping to bring more knowledge about the Virgin Mary to the world, especially duringContinue reading ““Assumption” vs. “Ascension””
Eucharistic miracles, DNA, and the birth of Christ
As stated on the home page of this website, I have more questions than answers about Mary. This post recaps a lecture I attended, followed by further research on the subject of Eucharistic miracles and the DNA of Jesus Christ. There are so many theories and opinions. This post doesn’t offer any conclusions, but ratherContinue reading “Eucharistic miracles, DNA, and the birth of Christ”
The “other Mary”
Who is “the other Mary?” Every Easter season the scripture readings about Christ’s resurrection reference “the other Mary,” the woman who was at the tomb with Mary Magdalene when they discovered that the body of Jesus was no longer there. But, who was “the other Mary?” Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting thereContinue reading “The “other Mary””
To whom did Mary pray?
Lately I have been wondering how Mary came to be so strong in her faith. Today, we have so many heavenly beings available to hear our prayers, from our deceased relatives, to all of the saints, to Our Lady and to Jesus, and to God the Father himself. Not to mention our ability to turnContinue reading “To whom did Mary pray?”
‘…the sixth month…’
The Solemnity of the Annunciation, just two days away on March 25, is a celebration of what was the beginning of God’s plan for our salvation, the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a celebration of God’s invitation to Mary, delivered by the archangel Gabriel, to become the mother of God. And uponContinue reading “‘…the sixth month…’”
How old was Mary when she gave birth to Jesus?
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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