By Joseph Pronechen National Catholic Register, Oct 21, 2024 / 14:20 pm Beginning on Sunday, Oct. 27, the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) will launch a nine-day novena in anticipation of the U.S. election on Nov. 5. Catholics and all people of goodwill are invited to join in the “Novena to …

I have heard of many titles for Mary, but one I do not understand is “Ark of the Covenant.” What does that mean? The designation of Mary as “Ark of the Covenant” may seem puzzling at first, yet this lesser-known title for the Blessed Virgin is rooted in scripture and …

Visiting the Marian Library at the University of Dayton (UD) can involve more than looking at books as it is also known for its collections and special exhibits. “Mary in Catholic Education,” one such exhibit currently on display, exemplifies UD and Marian Library faculty, staff and students focused on sharing …

by Katie Yoder Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 17, 2022 / 10:00 am Nearly 60 years ago, Vatican II recognized several titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But it focused on one in particular: “Mother.” On Oct. 11, the Catholic Church marked the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Second …

The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century, but the Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctrine at the Council of Ephesus in 431, thus becoming the first Marian dogma. At the end of the Council of Ephesus, crowds of people marched through …