Opus Dei

Texts about the Wise Men's adoration of the Child in Bethlehem from the Magisterum of the Church, saints, and Christian poets, to help prepare for the feast of the Epiphany.

Many Catholics have the pious custom of praying a novena from 30 November to 8 December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. As the novena begins, here are a selection of texts from the Magisterium, Fathers of the Church and saints.

We celebrate the feast of the Queenship of Mary on August 22. These texts from the Magisterium, saints, and Christian poets can help us contemplate the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of the universe.

Not sure how to pray the rosary? Or trying to help a friend to pray it? This simple guide can help. "The Rosary is the prayer of the humble and of the saints. In its mysteries, they contemplate, along with Mary, the life of Jesus, the merciful face of the Father." - Pope Francis

Texts from the Magisterium of the Church, saints and Christian poets on our Lady's passage from this world and entry into heaven.

In the atmosphere of expectation that prevailed in the Upper Room after the Ascension, Mary played a central role in the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Our Lady's joyful encounter with her Son after his Resurrection, seen through texts from the Magisterium, saints and poets.

Reflections on scene of the “Pietà,” in texts from the Magisterium, saints and Christian poets.

Texts from the magisterium, saints and Christian poets reflecting on the presence of Christ's Mother at his crucifixion.

The scene of the weddiing at Cana, through texts from the magisterium, saints and poets.