"When the Blessed Virgin said yes, freely, to the plans revealed to her by the Creator, the divine Word assumed a human nature -- a rational soul and a body -- which was formed in the most pure womb of Mary. The divine nature and the human were united in a single Person: Jesus C...
Roman Catholics in the 18th century observed the coming of May with rituals and devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Traditions During May Day During the Medieval era, maypole dance was popularized in parts of Europe. Unmarried young women used to walk around the decorated pole while holding ...
An image or likeness of the Blessed Virgin Mary is ceremonially crowned to signify her as Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God. The practice is also maintained in the same fashion by some Anglo Catholic Anglicans. A number of traditions link the month of May to Mary. In ancient Greece...
Cardinal Lambruschini gave a great contribution in the development of the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. He always encouraged and supported all the liturgical devotions in Her honor. In Rome he was the first to spread the devotion to the Miraculous Medal, and became the advocate of Gregory ...