Jan. 1, the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, proclaims the accessibility of our Catholic faith — it is human, incarnate, tangible — even as it calls us to the higher things ...

The 1969 Roman Calendar reform recovered Jan. 1 as the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This is among the oldest feasts associated with the Octave Day of Christmas and reaffirms a basic truth ...

Dr. Mark Mirvalle, a professor of theology at Ave Maria University in Florida, explains why Mary, the mother of Jesus is an important figure during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

The "Mary" movie is No. 1 on the streaming service, reinforcing the interest in the Mother of God. But what does it mean to be "full of grace"? A theology professor and author shared insight.

Catholic theologians have long cited Mary’s freely chosen assent as a model for all Catholics. Then-Pope Benedict XVI said in a 2006 homily that “in being loved, in receiving the gift of God ...

A Homily for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. Readings: Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-2 St. Irenaeus said—we only have him in the Latin, not the original ...

A Homily for the Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Readings: Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 The roots of the Scottish Christmas carol ...