Life of Mary (I): The Immaculate Conception
December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The first chapter in the 20-part "Life of Mary" available on the web page explains the meaning of this feast.
Life of Mary (IV): Betrothal to Joseph
With the union of Mary and Joseph, mankind’s history is approaching its culminating moment. The scene of their marriage is the fourth installment in the series on the Life of Mary.
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 (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.
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 (XV): Beside the Cross of Jesus
“Beside the Cross of Jesus were his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene” (Jn 19:25).
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 (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 (XI): Return to Nazareth
"In this Family, love for God and neighbor centered on loving attention to Jesus, the Father’s eternal Word, who learned how to talk with human words and to love with the heart of a man."