Mary: A Crown of Flowers, A Life of Faith

In the heart of spring, the Catholic Church turns its gaze to Mary, honoring her as the Queen of May. Blossoms, light, and new life seem to echo her quiet “yes”—a response that allowed grace to enter the world in a profound way. For generations, May Crownings have offered a simple but powerful image: placing…

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Do You Have Hands of Mary?

This wonderful article, written by a religious sister, reflects on whether her actions follow in the footsteps of Mary’s actions. That is, do our actions point others to Jesus? It’s a great reflection and worthy of your time-especially in May, the month of Mary. But when I read the title, I thought of something a…

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Follow the Footsteps of the Saints to Mary

There are many beautiful quotes from holy men and women in the Church about Mary. Have you ever stopped to wonder why they said these things about the Blessed Mother? What were they going through in their own lives? What brought them to these insights and wisdom? Let’s follow in the footsteps of these great…

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What St. Joseph Teaches us about Mercy

Joseph had it rough. Imagine being an all-around good guy, intentional about the reputations of both yourself and your family (after all, the Messiah is destined to come from your tribe!). You manage an engagement to the loveliest girl in town — one with an even more flawless record than your own — and you…

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