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: Feast Days Honoring 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”
Understanding the Assumption of Mary
To listen to this post, click below. I attended Mass this weekday morning, on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, celebrated annually on August 15. What a beautiful Mass it was, with a nearly full church, music, a procession and a wonderful homily by our church’s pastor. Our pastorContinue reading “Understanding the Assumption of Mary”
The Role of Mary in the Birth of the Catholic Church
To listen to this post, click below. Today marks the feast day dedicated to Mary, Mother of the Church, among the most recent feast days decreed by the Holy See. Pope Francis wanted to memorialize Our Lady’s role in establishing the Catholic Church, so in 2018 he decreed the annual day of celebration that willContinue reading “The Role of Mary in the Birth of the Catholic Church”
“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””
Our heavenly mother, Mary
As Mother’s Day approaches I am missing my own mother, who is now in heaven with my father. This will be the fourth Mother’s Day holiday without her. I can’t help feel an ache as I see all the special cards and gifts dedicated to mothers during every shopping excursion I’ve been on for theContinue reading “Our heavenly mother, Mary”
Our Lady of Sorrows: September 15
The Blessed Mother’s life was not an easy one. Despite being chosen by God to bear his son, she endured sorrows from the time Christ was born (Simeon predicted her soul would be pierced by the events that would unfold in her son’s life, [Luke 2:34–35]) to, and through, the crucifixion of our Lord. TheContinue reading “Our Lady of Sorrows: September 15”
A queen dies; another’s birth is celebrated
Queen Elizabeth II died yesterday, Sept. 8, 2022, at the age of 96. Her passing was mourned around the world, with virtually every media outlet on the planet announcing in its own native language that the beloved monarch was gone. Queen Elizabeth, it seems, was the world’s queen. September 8 is also the feast ofContinue reading “A queen dies; another’s birth is celebrated”
My on-and-off relationship with Mary
Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. And I forgot. I realized it after receiving an email from rosary.com that marked this important day. I am embarrassed that I neglected to honor what is presumably the most important day in the life of Mary. I have that horrible feeling youContinue reading “My on-and-off relationship with Mary”
What is the Immaculate Heart of Mary?
As a child, I was always puzzled by images of Jesus and Mary with their hearts exposed. Sometimes the images included flowers surrounding the heart. In others, thorns and swords pierced their hearts. Today marks the feast day of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and after researching more about the day, I now know whyContinue reading “What is the Immaculate Heart of Mary?”
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