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Mary, the Mother of God

May 16, 2011

“By the example of Mary, the Mother of God, we learn how to follow Jesus. She is the first and greatest disciple, because she believed and trusted in God’s promise to her.” —Mary: The Yes […]

Annunciation Basilica Mosaic from the Philippines

March 25, 2011

This is a mosaic of the Annunciation from the Philippines, one of the mosaics from different nations at the Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth. The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is March […]

Mary in the Backyard

October 22, 2010

Backyard statue Submitted by Dominic Yonto.

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Four Essential Elements of a Prayer Routine
By Becky Eldredge Many families with children are settling into their rhythm and routines of the school year. Women and men in ministry are often leaning into new ministry calendars at this time of year. Autumn is upon us, and it ushers in cooler weather, shorter days, and visible changes to our natural world. When […]
Praying Through the Storms of Life
By Rebecca Ruiz Sometimes we feel God’s presence and closeness and may even feel favored or gifted by God. During these times, we may see all of our prayers answered in the ways in which we want them to be answered. At other times, God may seem far off. We pray and not only do […]
Three Simple Prayers for Your Day
By Vinita Hampton Wright 1. Start with Openness. When you get out of bed in the morning, stand up straight and extend your arms out to your sides, palms open and facing upward. Say, out loud or silently, “God, I receive the gift of this day, and I open my heart to your desires for […]
Light and Contemplation
By dotMagis Editor You might spend time outside on a sunny day, seeing the sunlight illuminating everything, feeling its warmth on your body, and imagining how God is creating and bathing you in love. Again, tell God what’s in your mind and heart. This kind of contemplation can lead us to want to love God […]
Jesus Approaches
By Vinita Hampton Wright One of the great gifts of my life as an editor is the opportunity to meet and get to know the wise and compassionate people who write the books Loyola Press publishes. One of my “wise women”—also a good friend—is Elizabeth Kelly, author of one of our newest books, Jesus Approaches: […]

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