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Divine Office | The Word took our nature from Mary

In today's Office of Readings we encounter a reading from a letter by St Athanasius (295-373 A.D.). Athanasius was born in Alexandria. He assisted Bishop Alexander at the Council of Nicaea, and later succeeded him as bishop. He fought hard against Arianism all his life, undergoing many sufferings and spending a total of 17 years in exile. He wrote outstanding works to explain and defend orthodoxy. For a reflection, "The Word took our nature from Mary," please click on the image. Peace be with you!

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Saints Alive! | Our Lady of Guadalupe

The shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, near Mexico City, is one of the most celebrated places of pilgrimage in North America. On December 9, 1531, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to an Indian convert, Juan Diego, and left with him a picture of herself impressed upon his cloak. Devotion to Mary under this title has continually increased, and today she is the Patroness of the Americas and the Unborn. For more about this saint, please click on the image. Peace be with you!

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Articles of Faith | Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception is the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived without original sin, that twist in our nature that makes our will tend not to follow what it knows to be right. It was this grace that enabled Mary to give a true and considered “Yes” to the request, conveyed by the Angel Gabriel, that she should consent to be the mother of the incarnate God. The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception was almost universally believed over the centuries but was only formally defined as a doctrine of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1854. For more about this day, please click on the image. Peace be with you!

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Articles of Faith | Solemnity of the Annunciation of The Lord

The Solemnity of the Annunciation, celebrated on March 25th, honors the profound meeting between the Archangel Gabriel and the Virgin Mary, as recorded in St. Luke's Gospel. On this Solemnity of the Annunciation of The Lord, let us say with Mary, “Let it be done to me according to your will, O Lord.” For more from this Solemnity of the Annunciation please click on the image. Peace be with you!

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Wit & Wisdom | Fulton Sheen: On Mary, Mother of God

As Venerable Fulton Sheen illustrates, Mary's greatness lies in her humility - as an instrument of God's will - reflecting the brilliance of her son, Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the World for the human race.

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Peace be with you!