Let Mother Mary Come To Us This Month

Mary, Mother of Faith ~ The Imaginative Conservative

Josef Weiger is called, as are not many, to speak of Mary—to speak of her from the depths of his heart, knowing well her greatness to be unique. He is called to speak of her in that sober recollection of Christian Truth which, as St. Teresa demands, shall picture our Lady’s life only as it shines forth from the words of the Gospel. Mary, Mother of Faith by Josef Weiger (279 pages, Cluny Media) Of Mary, Mother of the Lord, the Church has said gre…

Let Mother Mary Come To Us This Month

Each May, we celebrate Mother’s Day, a time to honor the selfless love and sacrifice of mothers everywhere. This secular holiday aligns beautifully with the Catholic tradition of dedicating May to Mary, the Mother of God, whose life exemplifies maternal care and spiritual strength. Adding depth to this season was Pope Francis’ profound devotion to Mary, which offers a lens through which we can reflect on motherhood, faith, and compassion. Mother…

Perspective: Mary, thanks for your tender company - The Southern Cross

When I think of Mother’s Day, I think of the Virgin Mary. I was born in a family where my mother received from her mother a devotion to her. I lived in a culture marked by Marian traditions and celebrations. When I was little and went to church, I used to see people light candles to the image of a woman  carrying a child in her arms. These experiences immersed me in the mysteries of God at a young age, and they left a profound mark in the psyche…

The Hasseltse Kapel is a well-known place for many Tilburgers. For generations, it has been a tradition to visit the medieval chapel with family members and buy large bags of delicious sweets or light a candle in the chapel. We investigated why the Hasseltse Kapel is such a special place. By Emma Koevoets and Rowie van der Vliet The month of May is also called the month of Mary by Catholics, after the mother of Jesus. Because of the old statue o…

Mary as Our Mother of Mercy

In the Salve Regina (the Hail, Holy Queen, as it begins in English), Mary quickly receives the title, Mother of Mercy. Later in that prayer, we call out to her, admitting that we are “mourning and weeping in this valley of tears,” and we beg her to turn her “eyes of mercy toward us.” During […]