
Mary, Mother of God
Mary, Mother of Jesus, was a Galilean Jewish woman who conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit. This is called the Immaculate Conception which is celebrated on December 8th.
Mary in the Catechism
- Part 1, Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 3, Paragraph 1 "The Son of God Became Man"
- Part 1, Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 3, Paragraph 2 "...born of the Virgin Mary"
- Part 1, Section 2, Chapter 3, Article 9, Paragraph 6 "Mary - Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church"
- Complete Catechism of the Catholic Church
Select Papal Documents on Mary
- Ineffablis Deus
- Munificentissimus Deus
- Lumen Gentium
- Marialis Cultus
- Signum Magnum
- Ad Diem Illum Laetissimum
- Ad Caeli Reginam
- Magnae Dei Matris
- Fidentem Piumque Animum
- Grata Recordatio
- Redemptoris Mater
- Mulieris Dignitatem
- Rosarium Virginis Mariae
Feasts of Mary
- Feast of the Annunciation
- Feast of the Assumption of Mary
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- Feast of Mary, Mother of God
- Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Complete Multi-Faith Calendar
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Jesuit A-Z
- Our Lady of Montserrat
- Mary, the Hidden Catalyst:Reflections from an Ignatian Pilgrimage to Spain and Rome
Videos
- The Immaculate Conception - Video (described by Pope Francis)
- The Assumption of Mary - Video
Quotes
Prayers
- Hail Mary Prayer
- Magnificat Prayer
- Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen) Prayer
- Litany of Mary Prayer
- The Holy Rosary Prayer
- Catholic Prayers
- Printable Prayer Cards
Teachings by Select Saints
Major Churches
- Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
- Basilica of the Santa Maria Maggiore Online Virtual Tour
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Featured Resources

Life of St. Ignatius Art Cards
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Ignatian Spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises
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