Every January 1st, the Catholic Church honors Mary, Mother of God. On this day, take a moment to pray and ask for her protection for you and your family.

The story of this icon begins at the time of the 1993 World Youth Day at Denver, Colorado, during which an icon of Our Lady of the New Advent was presented to Pope St. John Paul II.

The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of God and spiritual mother of all. In the plan of salvation, the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a special place.

As proof that you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son in our hearts, crying out, ‘Abba, Father!’ So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and, if a son, also an heir through God.” Note ...