When Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, she was greeted as the “Mother of the Lord (Luke 1: 43),” a recognition both of her unique place in God’s holy plan and her faith in accepting his will.  For centuries, the Church has honored Mary’s role in the history of salvation.  At the words of the angel[…]

Pope Francis shared a message for World Day of Peace, which is celebrated annually Jan. 1. The Pope’s message was released in Rome Dec. 12, and focuses on peacemakers who do not exclude or destroy, but are open to “dialogue and mutual trust.” The Pope shared that peace is “the object of our hope” and[…]