Tag Archives: Mary

Conceived Without Sin

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Meg

Public service announcement for the Catholics among us: the Immaculate Conception (December 8) is a holy day of obligation. Every year. Even if it’s on Saturday or Monday. So get to Mass tonight or tomorrow morning because by the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Our Lady of the Rosary

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Meg

In 1571, the Christian world was under attack. The Reformation had divided Christians, causing them to war with one another rather than uniting to turn their attention against the advancing Turks. On October 7, the Muslim Ottoman Empire sent ships … Continue reading →

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Mary: Not God, Still Kind of a Rock Star

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Meg

When I was little (and even snarkier than I am now, if you can believe that), I used to take pleasure in criticizing statues of the Madonna and child: “What’s wrong with sculptors, anyway? Haven’t they ever seen a woman … Continue reading →

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Mary, Queen of the Universe

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Meg

As a Catholic, if you’ve gone to Disney World in the past 20 years, you’ve probably been to the nearby shrine that serves visitors to the theme park: the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. Is it bad … Continue reading →

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An Ancient Assumption

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Meg

On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII made the second infallible statement ever made by a pope.1  Since this was only 60 years ago,2 it’s easy to assume that it’s an innovation, a made-up doctrine that has nothing to do … Continue reading →

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Mary, Ark of the Covenant

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Meg

I struggled with the idea of the Blessed Virgin Mary for a long time.  I wasn’t raised with her and it’s hard to see how all that weird Catholic stuff with songs and statues and candles and parades isn’t worship.  … Continue reading →

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