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.

In many traditional litanies to Mary, she is called Cause of Our Joy, and I love to evoke her by this title, recognizing how deep her joy was as the mother of Jesus and wife of St. Joseph.

Anne Hathaway finally learned how to breathe while preparing for her new film ‘Mother Mary.’ It was her most challenging role yet. In the A24 film, Hathaway plays a mega pop star who finds ...

February 2, 2025, the Presentation of the Lord: There is something about the mother-child bond that holds even after death. This fact makes it easier to consider all the ways Mary plays a vital ...

It is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, but we also recognize the Octave of Christmas, the Circumcision of the Lord and the Holy Name of Jesus.

It’s a bold and humanizing move. But their portrait doesn’t live up to the bravado or promise of Mary’s declaration. Mary Not rated. Running time: 1 hour 42 minutes. Watch on Netflix.