Life of Mary (XIX): Dormition and Assumption
August 15th is the feast of our Lady's Assumption. This chapter from the "Life of Mary" series explains the theological meaning of Mary's being taken up into heaven, body and soul.
Life of Mary (VII): Birth of Christ
"The eternal Son of God comes into the world in a place meant for animals. And his Mother has to offer him, as his first crib, a narrow manger."
Life of Mary (XIV): Wedding Feast at Cana
A new episode in the life of our Lady. "And so, it was in Cana of Galilee that Jesus performed the first of the signs by which he manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him" (Jn 2:11).
Life of Mary (XVII): Christ's Resurrection and Ascension
Christian tradition is confident that Jesus appeared first to his Mother after rising from the tomb, as a reward for Mary's faith and suffering.
Life of Mary (VI): Visitation to Saint Elizabeth
The final day in May is the feast of our Lady's visit to her cousin Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist.
Freedom and Friendship
The fifth video in the series "Finding Christ in the Middle of the World." Australians from all backgrounds speak about the message of Saint Josemaria and its impact on their daily lives.
Life of Mary (XIII): The Nazareth Years
The thirteenth chapter in the Life of Mary looks at the many years spent by the Holy Family in Nazareth, years marked by daily work, prayer and joyful family life.
Life of Mary (XII): Jesus with Doctors of the Law
In this scene of the finding of Jesus in the Temple, Christ prepares his Mother for the mystery of the Redemption.
Life of Mary (XVI): Burial of Christ
The scene of the "Pietà," with the dead body of Christ resting in Mary’s arms, has often moved Christian hearts.
Life of Mary (XVIII): The Coming of the Holy Spirit
After Jesus ascended to heaven, the Apostles waited in the Holy City for the sending of the promised Consoler, united around Mary.