From the Gospel according to Luke. 2:34-35,51: Simon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: "Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken ...

A believable telling of the life of the Virgin Mary who was chosen by God to be the mother of Christ Jesus. This Biblical story follows Mary before conception, at the revealing of the impending ...

O Virgin most pure, wholly unspotted, O Mary, Mother of God, Queen of the universe ... my only desire being to love your divine Son, Jesus. Mary, none of your devout servants has ever perished ...