Mary[b] was a first-century Jewish woman of Nazareth, [9] the wife of Joseph and the mother of Jesus. She is an important figure of Christianity, venerated under various titles such as virgin …

Dec 15, 2025 · Mary (flourished beginning of the Christian era) was the mother of Jesus, venerated in the Christian church since the apostolic age and a favorite subject in Western art, …

2 days ago · The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is a Holy Day of Obligation —so the best way to celebrate is by going to Mass and praying for Mary’s intercession! Besides that, here are …

Oct 4, 2024 · Her most common epithet is "the virgin Mary." She is celebrated by Eastern Orthodox Churches, Catholicism, and various Protestant denominations as "the mother of …

1 day ago · Dear brothers and sisters, Today, on the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, at the beginning of the new civil year, the Liturgy offers us the text of a beautiful blessing: “May …

Dec 22, 2025 · Mary was the recipient of grace. God delights in using the lowly and unexpected to accomplish His purposes. Scripture introduces Mary as a young Jewish woman from …

Nov 13, 2025 · Discover who Mary, the mother of Jesus, really was, from her humble life in Nazareth to her courage at the cross, and how her faith points us to Christ.

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Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a significant place in Christian theology and history as the chosen vessel through whom God brought His Son into the world. Her life and role are …

The phrase, “born of the Virgin Mary” used in the Apostles’ Creed, is held to imply not only that Mary was a virgin when she conceived, but also “in birth and after birth.”