Our Feb. 28th guest is Br. Mickey McGrath, an Oblate of St. Francis de Sales, an award-winning artist and author of 18 art and faith books. We discuss his recent article, We need images of the Black Madonna now more than ever. We also discuss these articles: Catholic colleges say peaceful gun control protests won’t […]
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What a Rust Belt quest for a missing statue taught me about devotion.
What a missing statue and a Rust Belt quest taught me about devotion.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis’ favorite icon of Mary gets restored
History’s first Latin American pope is particularly devoted to Marian iconography.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
How Our Lady of Altagracia became the (unofficial) patroness of the Dominican Republic
“Our country is so important to us. We carry the Dominican Republic in our hearts.”
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Christmas is not disposable and neither is Mary.
We celebrate the Virgin Mary because in her, the mystery of Christmas saturates creation.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
The Feast of the Holy Family: ‘Grief is the price we pay for love.’
No one can love us like family, and no one can hurt us like family.
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Exploring the pervasive appeal of Guadalupe
This week’s guest is Nichole M. Flores, an assistant professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia and a contributing writer for America. In celebration of this week’s feast, we spoke to Dr. Flores about her recent article: “Guadalupe’s Legacy: How a 486-year-old vision of Mary in Mexico continues to influence the church.” Dr. […]
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Pope Francis: Guadalupe feast shows Mary’s closeness to those on margins
In his homily, Pope Francis reflected on the reading from St. Luke’s Gospel, in which the angel appears to Mary, informing her that she is with child.
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The Immaculate Conception: Why must Mary be sinless?
When Mary offered her flawless “yes,” humanity itself, in one instance, gave itself, utterly and completely, to God.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
We need images of the Black Madonna now more than ever
In my lifetime, I do not recall having so many reasons to cry and send up my sighs to Mary for help and hope.