A small place for short reflections, a few lines from the Holy Father, notes on Marian feast days, and gentle thoughts to take into the week. New entries appear here as they are written.
Recent Reflections
The first reflections will appear here soon. In the meantime, take a moment with one of the great Marian writers in our small library, or sit for a moment with a live Rosary on the Pray With Us Live page.
From the Holy Father
Encyclicals, apostolic letters, and homilies on Mary — gathered as they appear.
- Rosarium Virginis Mariae (2002) — Saint John Paul II’s apostolic letter on the Rosary, introducing the Luminous Mysteries.
- Redemptoris Mater (1987) — Saint John Paul II’s encyclical on the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the pilgrim Church.
- Lumen Gentium, chapter VIII (1964) — the Second Vatican Council’s teaching on Mary, the Mother of God, in the mystery of Christ and of the Church.
Marian Feast Days, This Month
For the full year, see our Calendar of Marian Feasts.
“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as for the Lord and not for human masters.”
— Colossians 3:23
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