The Roman Catholic Church observes Monday, June 6, the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church in celebration of the Blessed Mother’s important role as the Mother of the Church and as a way to foster Marian piety and the maternal sense of the Church. Mary Mother of the Church (Catholic Online)...
REFLECTIONS TODAY For Luke, Mary is hailed not so much because of her motherhood of the Son of God but, first and foremost, because she is a believer. In the Annunciation, Mary’s faith stands in contrast to the disbelief of Zechariah (Lk 1:20). Mary’s role as believer continues in her presence...
Marian devotees will offer special prayers, light candles, and recite the holy rosary Sunday, Nov. 21, to mark the Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Temple of Jerusalem, which is believed to be the beginning of the preparation for Mary’s mission and destiny as the Mother...
Marian devotees around the world, including the Philippines, celebrate Wednesday, September 8, one of the oldest Marian solemnities and one of the principal feasts of the liturgical devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary – the Feast of the Nativity of Mary. Photo RCAM Commemorative masses in honor...
Sofia Andres (Instagram) There's nothing more precious than being able to celebrate your birthday with loved ones. Sofia Andres felt that when she turned 22 few days ago. Andres took to Instagram to share a photo of her celebration. "Honestly now that I’m 'adulting' all I wish for myself are...