Liturgical Feasts and Fasts, Virgin Mary

On the Feast of the Annunciation, Speaking the Creator into the World

“In the days of creation of the world, when God was uttering his living and mighty “Let there be,” the word of the Creator brought creatures into the world. But on that day, unprecedented in the history of the world, when Mary uttered her brief and obedient, “So be it,” I hardly dare say what happened then – the word of the creature brought the … Continue reading On the Feast of the Annunciation, Speaking the Creator into the World

Michael K. MarshMarch 25, 2014March 24, 20143 Comments

Iconography, Virgin Mary

The Womb that Contains What the Heavens Cannot

From you, our God who is before eternity, became a child! He has made your womb His throne, making it more spacious than the heavens. In you, O woman full of grace, all creation exults. Glory to you! (Joseph Raya, Theotokos: Mary Mother of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, 40.) Continue reading The Womb that Contains What the Heavens Cannot

Michael K. MarshDecember 21, 2013Leave a comment

Liturgical Feasts and Fasts, Virgin Mary

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Originally posted on Interrupting the Silence:
Today, December 12, is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. On this day in 1531 she appeared to an Indian peasant, Juan Diego, on Mount Tepeyac outside of Mexico City. The meeting of the Virgin and Juan is described in a text entitled Nican Mopohua. She identified herself with these words (translation by The Rev. Virgilio Elizondo): Know… Continue reading Our Lady of Guadalupe

Michael K. MarshDecember 12, 2013December 12, 20131 Comment

Spirituality, Theology, Virgin Mary

Christ is the Fruit of the Faithful

“You see that Mary did not doubt but believed and therefore obtained the fruit of faith. ‘Blessed … are you who have believed.’ But you also are blessed who have heard and believed. For a soul that has believed has both conceived and bears the Word of God and declares his works. Let the soul of Mary be in each of you, so that it … Continue reading Christ is the Fruit of the Faithful

Michael K. MarshDecember 17, 2012December 17, 20123 Comments

Prayer, Saints, Virgin Mary

The Angelic Salutation to the Virgin Mary

Theotokos Virgin, rejoice, Mary full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, for you have borne the Savior of our souls. Continue reading The Angelic Salutation to the Virgin Mary

Michael K. MarshOctober 6, 2012Leave a comment

Liturgy, Saints, Virgin Mary

Regina Caeli – Good News to Mary

With the Easter season the Regina Caeli is now the Marian anthem following compline. It also replaces the Angelus throughout the Easter season. O Queen of heaven, be joyful: Alleluia For he who was born of your body: Alleluia Has arisen as he promised: Alleluia Pray for us to the Father: Alleluia V: Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Alleluia. R: For the Lord … Continue reading Regina Caeli – Good News to Mary

Michael K. MarshApril 12, 20121 Comment

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