The second of the six Virgin titles, “Virgin most Venerable” is based on Our Lady’s declaration of fact – and at the same time a prophesy that has come true. ... Read more

Having reflected on the fourteen titles of Our Lady that begin with the word “Mother,” we now turn our attention to the six titles of Our Lady that begin with ... Read more

When I think of this title, I imagine Our Blessed Mother standing at the foot of the Cross as Jesus is dying for us and saving the world.  And I ... Read more

In the twenty-fourth chapter of the Book of Sirach we read: “He who created me has deigned to dwell in my womb.”  We all know that Mary is the mother ... Read more

This title, added to the Litany by Pope Leo XIII in 1903, refers to an image of Our Lady near Rome which is greatly venerated by the faithful of that ... Read more

And what was the most admirable act of Our Lady?  Hard to say, really.  There were so many … giving an unconditional ‘yes’ to God’s plans at the Annunciation. Visiting ... Read more

Mary is the most lovable woman who ever lived on the face of the earth, and it remains that way in heaven. Our Blessed Mother is amiable which means “lovable,” ... Read more

And we have yet another title in the Litany referring to the miraculous nature of the birth of Christ and the perpetual virginity of Our Lady. While these adjectives sing ... Read more

Inviolate means free from injury or violation. It is not to be confused with the word violet, or the color purple. Just as sunlight passes through a window without breaking ... Read more

It’s not that the Church is hung up on sex, or that the Church is prudish. It’s simply that the Church promotes and defends human dignity, and recognizes that the ... Read more

Outside the entrance to Our Lady of Peace Chapel in Rome where St. Josemaría is buried, you will find a serene white marble sculpture of the Blessed Mother titled “Mother ... Read more

This is the second brand new title of Our Lady in the Litany, and was just added by papal decree on June 20 of 2020.  Like the new title “Mother ... Read more