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Joy Through the Valleys—Learning with Mary in the Joyful Mysteries

Simply lingering prayerfully with the mysteries of Christ’s life is a gift. Christians are wise not to rush, but trust that God is at work.

A Crown of Inheritance: The Veil

Some Christian women chose to veil. This spiritual practice, rich in scriptural echoes, should be discerned between a woman and God.

Letters to the Editor

We hear from readers about safeguarding, slowing our pace, and veiling.

Our Lady of Guadalupe—Missionary

Although a major facet of Mexican culture, Our Lady of Guadalupe points us to her son. And this good news of Jesus is for all people.

On the Immaculate Conception: A Reflection

Although not mandatory for Anglicans, the Immaculate Conception of Mary emphasizes the need for grace which leads us to accept Jesus as Lord.

Mary: Mother and Disciple, Not Co-Redemptrix

Rome now discourages the title co-redemptrix for Mary, a move to emphasize the singular mediation of Christ our savior.

Mary’s Veil

In what ways do we imitate the saints to begin a journey with Jesus? And how does that imitation provoke and allure others?

The Annunciation: Waiting in the Silence

An angel sent by God to a village in Nazareth majestically and respectfully waits upon a Virgin whose name was Mary.

Behold, your Mother: Mary, the Church, and adoption

You can’t get away from Mary-the-mother. It’s her number one job, her claim to fame. Mary is the mother to end all mothers.

He has her eyes

A simple question. Does Jesus have Mary’s eyes? Does he have her smile? Does he have that same odd expression she makes when she can’t quite get the jelly jar open? Jesus, Son of God and son of Mary, likely did and does look like his mother. What does that, something so simple and so familiar and so quotidian, mean for us?

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