GENAZZANO, Italy (AP) — The month of May is dedicated to Marian celebrations, so here’s a look at the history and traditions about Mary and why praying to her means so much to so many.

Led by Bishop Donal McKeown, the prayer vigil for Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Zibanda (18), was held in a packed-out St Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana.

She and her mother often wrote to each other about books and ideas. In 1793, Annis sent a missive on Mary Wollstonecraft’s recent book A Vindication of the Rights of Women, which she knew Julia ...

to the special care of Mary our Mother, listen to the prayers that we bring up to her, our Blessed Mother, to intercede for us, for the protection of our land and our people, whom she loves. Grant ...

Blessed Mother Mary, I entrust [loved one's name] to your care. Wrap them in your mantle of protection and keep them safe from all physical and spiritual harm. Amen.

The prayer includes seeking for the maternal protection of the Blessed Mother amid the many difficulties and challenges around the world. The Prayer of Consecration to Mary Immaculate will be recited ...

Faith News At prayer vigil for peace, Pope Francis asks Mary to ‘convert those who fuel and foment conflict’ Justin McLellan – Catholic News Service October 27, 2023 ...

For more than 150 years, since it was opened to the public, they have come to pray to Mary, the mother of Jesus, sometimes in the hope of a miracle, sometimes to ask for her protection, or simply ...

Velankanni harbours numerous churches, each with a unique significance but bound by a deep common faith in Mother Mary Updated - August 19, 2022 08:29 am IST ...