The sacrament of reconciliation is a healing sacrament through which we receive the absolution of our sins by the merits of our Lord Jesus Christ. “The blood of his son Jesus cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7) Through this sacrament […]
“My soul magnifies the LordAnd my spirit rejoices in God my Savior;Because He has regarded the lowliness of His handmaid;For behold, henceforth all generations shall call me blessed;Because He who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy is His name;And […]
The Philistines who had captured the Ark, sent it back to the Israelites as it had caused problems for them. King David retrieved the Ark of the Covenant from them. There are many similarities between this event and the visitation of Mary […]
Let us explore the contents of the Ark of the Covenant and their similarities to Mother Mary. God specifically instructed Moses to build the Ark with Acacia wood and it had to be overlaid with gold inside and outside. “You shall make […]
The Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament was venerated by the Israelites as it was the dwelling place of God’s presence on earth. So in the New Testament, is there a dwelling place for God’s presence on earth? The answer […]
Have you wondered why Jesus addresses Mother Mary as the ‘woman’ in the Gospel of John. Mother Mary is addressed as the ‘woman’ to establish her status as the New Eve just as Jesus is the New Adam. Let us take a […]
As we all know there are multiple prophecies regarding the birth of Jesus Christ in the Old Testament but have you realized that some of these prophecies are also related to Mother Mary. Mother Mary plays a prominent role as she facilitated […]
Let us explore the biblical references for addressing Mother Mary as the Mother of God. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child in Elizabeth’s womb leaped for joy and Elizabeth filled with the Holy Spirit proclaimed “Most blessed are you among women, […]
The mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life! To whom was this mystery first revealed! The doctrine of the Most Holy Trinity was first revealed to Mother Mary. Angel Gabriel was sent from God […]
Have you ever wondered the significance of Angel Gabriel’s greeting to Mother Mary – ‘Hail, Full of Grace’ (Luke1:28). The nativity of Jesus is best explained in the gospel of Luke with intricate personal details. It is believed that Mother Mary herself […]
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