Christians have to look beyond the typical Christmas carol lineup for music that captures the deeper themes of the Magnificat. Without question, the most popular contemporary Christian song about the ...

Here is further background on the day, including why it is important to the Catholic Church and traditional methods to celebrate the day. What does the Feast of the Assumption celebrate? How and where ...

August 15th is a holy day of obligation celebrating the Assumption of Mary, body and soul into heaven. On November 1, 1950 Pope Pius XII declared in Munificentissimus Deus (“The Most Bountiful ...

Today, Aug. 15, is the feast of the Assumption, a solemnity commemorating the end of the Virgin Mary’s earthly life and the assumption of her body and soul into heaven. The day also marks the ...

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is not mentioned in the Bible, but it has been part of the Tradition of the Church from earliest times. One can find mention of the Church’s faith — which ...

It’s mid-August, which means we in the Marian Library and across UD’s campus are anticipating a day off. While we are observing the Solemnity of the Assumption on Aug. 15, people in the Orthodox ...

How the Magnificat speaks to God’s care for the lowly. THE CHRISTMAS STORY is full of surprising celebration, even in the midst of challenging circumstances. Spending time with Mary’s Magnificat ...