The "Mary" movie is No. 1 on the streaming service, reinforcing the interest in the Mother of God. But what does it mean to be "full of grace"? A theology professor and author shared insight.

Dr. Mark Mirvalle, a professor of theology at Ave Maria University in Florida, explains why Mary, the mother of Jesus is an important figure during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

Our Mother promises us today, in that beautiful first reading: “Whoever obeys me will not be put to shame, whoever serves me ...

MARY, MOTHER OF GOD. In Search of the Woman Who Changed History. By Grzegorz Górny and Janusz Rosikon. Ignatius Press. 400 pages; $34.95. To order: Ignatius.com; other books by these authors are ...

Catholic theologians have long cited Mary’s freely chosen assent as a model for all Catholics. Then-Pope Benedict XVI said in a 2006 homily that “in being loved, in receiving the gift of God ...

Since the Roman Calendar Reform of 1969, the Church observes Jan. 1 as the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This is not, however, an observance pulled out of whole cloth.

At the same time, it is important to remember that Mary was declared “Mother of God” as a way of insisting that Jesus was truly God (Council of Ephesus, 431). So, as always, honoring Mary ...

Netflix has released the first images of Mary, a biblical drama that will center on Mary of Nazareth, the mother of Jesus Christ. Directed by C.J. Caruso and written by Timothy Michael Hayes, the ...

No genre gesture goes untapped in this Netflix film, a coming-of-age saga about the Virgin Mary featuring Anthony Hopkins as King Herod. By Lisa Kennedy When you purchase a ticket for an ...