But the Virgin Mary received faith and joy when ... might be born in the Church. In body, indeed, she is the mother of that very head." St. Augustine of Hippo, "Holy Virginity," c.
In the midst of the devastation of the California wildfires, one family has seen a sign of heavenly hope that has deepened ...
154 In fact, Christ's birth "did not diminish his mother's virginal integrity but sanctified it." 155 And so the liturgy of the Church celebrates Mary as Aeiparthenos , the "Ever-virgin".
Christians can be comfortable praying to Mary since she lives eternally as the handmaid of the Lord. She gives all praise to God.
Years before narrowly surviving the Palisades Fire, the McGeagh family's Virgin Mary statue was spared from another major LA ...
"From manger scenes to postage stamps, from Christmas cards to Advent hymns, the image of the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ makes its universal appearance during the Advent season ...
Dominicans gathered to celebrate the Day of Our Lady of La Altagracia, the spiritual patroness of the Dominican Republic, ...
Parishioners of St. Patrick Catholic Church held a procession with songs ... who were gathered in prayer with the Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Let us join the people of Mexico, and we wish ...
AKITA--Just as suddenly as it started, a wooden statue of the Virgin Mary abruptly stopped shedding tears, leaving the ...