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 or queen, …

Jan 15, 2026 · 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, music, and literature.

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.

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 God." In Islam, …

Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a significant place in Christian theology and history. Her role is multifaceted, encompassing her life as a devout Jewish woman, her divine selection as the mother of …

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 Nazareth, a …

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.”

Oct 10, 2024 · The Virgin Mary has inspired worldwide devotion. Explore a biographical profile of Mary and a summary of her miracles during and after her life.

May 7, 2024 · St. Paul alludes to Mary in Galatians 4:4-5, and all four Gospels speak of her. Mary is shown as the Virgin Mother of Emmanuel (Mt 1:22–23) who flees to Egypt with Jesus and Joseph …

Feb 11, 2026 · The Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary Promote the devotion to the Immaculate Conception of our Immaculate Mother so her motherly love …