Author’s Note: Interested readers can find all previous volumes of this series here. Once again, I will begin by telling you that the verses we are studying today “The Magnificat” from the Gospel of ...

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin celebrates the belief that at the end of her earthly life, Mary was "taken up body and soul into ...

Today is the feast of the Assumption of Mary, the commemoration of Mary being “taken up body and soul to the glory of heaven” (“Munificentissimus Deus,” No. 40). In the Gospel reading from Luke, we ...

The Magnificat is much more than a gently joyful proclamation by a simple Jewish maiden. It’s a powerful acknowledgement of God’s might and what he can do for those who trust in him. Chances are, when ...

Congregation Beth Israel: 1336 Hemlock St. 530-342-6146. Calvary Chapel Chico: 6 p.m. “Mary’s Magnificat.” Luke 1:46-55. Pastor Jacob Kliebe. Website or app for updates. ccchico.com, YouTube, Facebook ...

This week on "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," I offer an Advent reflection on Luke Chapter 1, what I call "Mary's Advent Journey of Nonviolence." Luke tells her story as the three movements of the ...