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
These seven beautiful cards depict scenes from Ignatius Loyola's life as painted by artist Holly Schapker in her collection ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality.
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Ignatian Journal
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Ignatian Spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises
This collection of prayers and invocations offered at Xavier University reflect the collective spirit, mission and identity of a Jesuit university.
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