Mary’s Virginity Matters, but Not for the Reasons You Think
And so if we hold the virgin archetype up against Mary of Nazareth, we might be surprised by what we find. What if Mary’s virginity tells us not just about Jesus’ significance, but equally, about hers?
Mary’s Subversive Song
Let there be no mistake — Marian doxology invites revolution.
Advent 4: Incarnating God’s Strength
Let us reflect on the words of the prophets Mary and Micah who tell us what it means for a human to fulfill the will of God.
Embrace the Work of Christmas
Faith is work, after all.
Mary Knew the Risks of #MeToo
She had to know that no one would believe her. Mary's word was not enough.
Breastfeeding God
Mary was Jesus' whole world. Although his life would be guided by faith that we do not live by human food alone, the scramble to mother for first food is innate.
The Wrong Choice? An Advent Meditation
Did Mary make a wrong choice? We know how the story ends, but viscerally I cannot fathom the toll her son’s suffering took upon her life.
5 Women of the Early Church You Should Know
FEB 23, 2014 | BY: ZACHARY K. PERKINS -- Christianity bore a unique position in Roman society by seeing women as equal to men in...
Singing Mary's Song
BY: TOM MCCROSSAN -- Mary’s song (Luke 1:46-55) is an expression of great faith and humble gratitude. It is the outpouring of a soul...