O Virgin most pure, wholly unspotted, O Mary, Mother of God, Queen of the universe, you are above all saints, the hope of the elect and the joy of all the blessed. It is you who have reconciled us ...

The next day, the little group, followed by other children, again gathered at the feet of the Mother of God ... the foot of the cross, praying. This is nothing new for Mary.

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Mary tells of her early life in Jamaica, and how her mother, a taught her all her healing skills. In 1854, when war broke out in the Crimea, Mary travelled to England to volunteer her services to ...

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took to social media Tuesday to reveal a heartbreaking loss for his family. The beloved professional wrestler and actor posted a carousel of photos and videos of ...

Linda Holmes is a pop culture correspondent for NPR and the host of Pop Culture Happy Hour. She began her professional life as an attorney. In time, however, her affection for writing, popular ...