Mary, Mother of God

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a Galilean Jewish woman who conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit.

Mary in the Catechism

• Part 1, Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 3, Paragraph 1 "The Son of God Became Man"
• Part 1, Section 2, Chapter 2, Article 3, Paragraph 2 "...born of the Virgin Mary"
• Part 1, Section 2, Chapter 3, Article 9, Paragraph 6 "Mary - Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church"
• Complete Catechism of the Catholic Church

Select Papal Documents on Mary

• Ineffablis Deus
• Munificentissimus Deus
• Lumen Gentium
• Marialis Cultus
• Signum Magnum
• Ad Diem Illum Laetissimum
• Ad Caeli Reginam
• Magnae Dei Matris
• Fidentem Piumque Animum
• Grata Recordatio
• Redemptoris Mater
• Mulieris Dignitatem
• Rosarium Virginis Mariae

Feasts of Mary

• Feast of the Annunciation
• Feast of the Assumption of Mary
• Feast of the Immaculate Conception
• Feast of Mary, Mother of God
• Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Complete Multi-Faith Calendar

Our Lady of Guadalupe

• Resources for Our Lady of Guadalupe

Jesuit A-Z

• Our Lady of Montserrat
• Mary, the Hidden Catalyst: Reflections from an Ignatian Pilgrimage to Spain and Rome

Videos

• The Immaculate Conception - Video (described by Pope Francis)
• The Assumption of Mary - Video

Quotes

• Quotes Mary, Mother of God

Prayers

• Hail Mary Prayer
• Magnificat Prayer
• Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen) Prayer
• Litany of Mary Prayer
• The Holy Rosary Prayer
• Catholic Prayers
• Printable Prayer Cards

Teachings by Select Saints

• St. Augustine Teachings
• St. Louis Grignion de Montfort Teachings
• St. Bede the Venerable Teachings

Major Churches

• Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
• Basilica of the Santa Maria Maggiore Online Virtual Tour
• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Featured Resources

Life of St. Ignatius Art Cards

These seven beautiful cards depict scenes from Ignatius Loyola's life as painted by artist Holly Schapker in her collection ADSUM: Contemporary Paintings on Ignatian Spirituality.

Ignatian Journal

This handsome, spiral-bound "undated" planner is perfect for faculty, staff, and students alike. Its pages include quotes, illustrations, and reflections. Use it for your daily schedule or journaling.

Ignatian Spirituality is...

This 20-page photograph-filled primer encapsulates six characteristics of Ignatian spirituality, including an introduction to the Spiritual Exercises and the Examen.

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