This is Scottish artist William Dyce’s depiction of the Apostle John leading Mary away from the Crucifixion after Jesus had assigned him to care for her. Dyce lived from 1806-64. (Courtesy Photo) When ...

We begin the long liturgical season after Pentecost (now called Ordinary Time) with a commemoration of Mary as “Mother of the Church.” This reminds us that Mary was present with the 120 followers of ...

Beloved disciple or whore? Was Mary of Magdala married to Jesus? Was she a leader of the early church? Why did Jesus appear to Mary first and instruct her to tell the other disciples about his ...

Let us pray that Christ’s life and light will open our hearts to encounter him this Easter and throughout this holy season.

Jul. 15—When Jesus Christ was near death on the Cross, he saw his mother Mary standing with his Disciple John and said, "Woman, here is your son," and to John, "Here is your mother." John wrote in ...