Pope Francis’ Catechesis – March 5, 2025

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Pope Francis

Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025. This week, he reflected on Mary's experience of searching for and finding the 12-year-old Jesus in the Temple, saying that "Throughout this journey, the Virgin is a pilgrim of hope, in the strong sense that she becomes the 'daughter of her Son,' the first of His disciples."

Pope’s General Audience – February 5, 2025

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Pope Francis

In his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis continued this cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025. This week he reflected on the Magnificat, the Virgin Mary's Song of Praise after she is greeted by her cousin Elizabeth.

Pope’s General Audience – January 22, 2025

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Pope Francis

Pope Francis continued this cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope." Reflecting on the Angel Gabriel's greeting to the Virgin Mary at the Annunciation, he said that "The 'Almighty,' the God of the 'impossible' is with Mary, together with and beside her; He is her companion, her principal ally, the eternal 'I-with-you.'"

Pope Francis’ homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2025

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Pope Francis

On January 1, 2025, Pope Francis gave the homily at Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God in St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope’s General Audience – November 13, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Pope Francis

In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis reflected on how the Holy Spirit empowered the Blessed Virgin Mary to become the Mother of God.

Pope’s Angelus Address – Solemnity of the Assumption 2024

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Pope Francis

On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Pope Francis led the Angelus Prayer and gave an address on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He said that "the Blessed Virgin is She who goes before us on the journey, reminding us all that our life is also a continuous journey towards the horizon of the definitive encounter."

Pope’s General Audience – August 7, 2024

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Pope Francis

On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Pope Francis resumed his weekly cycle of catechesis during his General Audience. Continuing his series on "The Spirit and the Bride," he said that our belief that the Virgin Mary “'was found to be with child of the Holy Spirit' (Matthew 1:18) is the foundation that enables us to speak of Mary as the quintessential Bride, who is a figure of the Church."

Rosary Olympics: A Spiritual Endeavor Inspired by the Olympic Games

Friday, July 26, 2024

Hozana

The Hozana Association introduces it's own spiritual endeavour: the Rosary Olympics. Download their Rosario app today!

Mary’s example of humility and service

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Matthew Neugebauer

Mary's fiat is at once an act of humility and an act of courage and agency. She hears God's summons, through the Angel Gabriel, to bear the Saviour of the world.

1 Million Roses for Mary

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Hozana

The Hozana association, which specializes in online prayer programs, asked itself how to thank the Blessed Virgin for all the love and graces she bestows on humankind, how to give her a gift worthy of her love for the world?