Do Catholics worship Mary? This is an issue that is often misunderstood even among Catholics. This short video clip taken from the Symbolon Series, produced by the Augustine Institute, offers beautiful insight into why Catholics hold Mary in such high regard. The historical background discussing why we give Mary the title of Queen is certainly […]

As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, it is a great day to ask some important questions about Mary, like: “What’s the deal with Catholics and Mary? Why do Catholics worship her? (We don’t.) How could a virgin give birth? What is the Immaculate Conception?” and “Why do Catholics pray to Mary?” These are […]

Today’s video is another excellent production done by Spirit Juice Studios together with Fr. Pontifex. They gave the video the title of “Idol Worship” because many times that is exactly what Catholics are accused of without really knowing what we believe.  This video is an attempt to creatively give expression to what the Catholic Church teaches […]

There are hundreds of titles for Mary and each one brings her honor in a different way.  Why so many different names for one person? Each title reveals to us a different facet of Mary’s character, allowing us to connect with her in a more personal way.   How do you know by what name […]

Like many people, I have struggled very much with Our Lady’s place in my life. I have struggled to understand her or see the need to pray to her. I have resented devotions towards her and seen her as an unnecessary “addition” to our faith. Yet in all this, I longed very much to understand […]

There’s something special when grown men (and mega celebrities) come together to sing to and about their mother. Check out this video from a night when Bono and Luciano Pavarotti shared the stage in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Rock and Opera never made such a beautiful witness!   Check out […]

The image we are reflecting on today is titled Mary and Eve. It is a crayon & pencil drawing created by Sr. Grace Remington, OCSO, of the Cistercian Sisters of the Mississippi Abbey.  The image is featured on a greeting card and is available to purchase. The Sisters’ main means of support is the production and sale […]

It’s no secret that a devotion to praying the rosary will help you grow in your faith. Mary is our Mother and our advocate. When we ask her to present our needs to Jesus, we can be confident that she will take our requests to her Son. If you’ve ever wondered how to pray the […]

Can the Guadalupe Tilma Make An Atheist Convert?! Well, I believe it can. In general, Our Lady appears to men and women of faith, and she does so in order to share a particular message to her children. These apparitions, almost without exception, are accompanied by signs and supernatural occurrences which support the message. In […]

Catholics are known for our devotion to Mary. For good reason, the Mother of God was full of both grace and wisdom.  Did you know that Mary continues to speak to us today? We would like to share with you a collection of 10 messages from the Virgin Mary that we think every Catholic should […]