A 20-part series on the life of our Lady, in a Marian year that began on 14 February, 2010 for the 80th anniversary of the moment when Saint Josemaría saw that women too could follow the path of Opus Dei.
LIFE OF MARY
07-December-2011
Life of Mary (I): The Immaculate Conception
December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The first chapter in the 20-part "Life of Mary" available on the web page explains the meaning of this feast. 15-September-2011
Life of Mary (XX): Coronation and Queenship
The final chapter in the series on our Lady's life: "And the Angels pay her homage as her subjects...and the patriarchs and the prophets and the Apostles...and all sinners and you and I." 15-September-2011
Coronation and Queenship: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
The crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Queen of the universe, as seen in texts from the Magisterium, saints and Christian poets. 14-August-2011
Dormition and Assumption: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
Texts from the Magisterium of the Church, saints and Christian poets on our Lady's passage from this world and entry into heaven. 14-August-2011
Life of Mary (XIX): The Dormition and Assumption
in 1950, Pius XII declared that the Assumption of our Lady into heaven, body and soul, is a dogma of faith. 21-July-2011
The Coming of the Holy Spirit: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
In the atmosphere of expectation that prevailed in the Upper Room after the Ascension, Mary played a central role in the descent of the Holy Spirit. 22-June-2011
Life of Mary (XVIII): The Coming of the Holy Spirit
A chapter from the 20-part "Life of Mary" series. With link to story of St. Josemaria's decision in 1971 to consecrate Opus Dei to the Holy Spirit. 15-June-2011
Life of Mary (XVII): Christ's Resurrection and Ascension
Christian tradition is confident that Jesus appeared first to his Mother after rising from the tomb, as a reward for Mary's faith and suffering. 15-June-2011
Christ's Resurrection and Ascension: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
Our Lady's joyful encounter with her Son after his Resurrection, seen through texts from the Magisterium, saints and poets. 14-June-2011
Life of Mary (XVI): Burial of Christ
The scene of the "Pietà," with the dead body of Christ resting in Mary’s arms, has often moved Christian hearts. 13-June-2011
Burial of Christ: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
Reflections on scene of the “Pietà,” in texts from the Magisterium, saints and Christian poets. 18-April-2011
Beside the Cross of Jesus: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
Texts from the magisterium, saints and Christian poets reflecting on the presence of Christ's Mother at his crucifixion. 17-April-2011
Life of Mary (XV): Beside the Cross of Jesus
“Beside the Cross of Jesus were his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene” (Jn 19:25). 16-March-2011
Wedding Feast at Cana: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
The scene of the weddiing at Cana, through texts from the magisterium, saints and poets. 16-March-2011
Life of Mary (XIV): Wedding Feast at Cana
A new episode in the life of our Lady. "And so, it was in Cana of Galilee that Jesus performed the first of the signs by which he manifested his glory, and his disciples believed in him" (Jn 2:11). 18-February-2011
The Nazareth Years: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
Reflections on the years spent by the Holy Family in Nazareth, in texts from the magisterium, saints and poets. 18-February-2011
Life of Mary (XIII): The Nazareth Years
The thirteenth chapter in the Life of Mary looks at the many years spent by the Holy Family in Nazareth, years marked by daily work, prayer and joyful family life. 31-January-2011
Life of Mary (XII): Jesus with Doctors of the Law
In this scene of the finding of Jesus in the Temple, Christ prepares his Mother for the mystery of the Redemption. 31-January-2011
Jesus with Doctors of the Law: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
The scene of the finding of Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem, in texts from the Magisterium, saints and poets. 16-January-2011
Life of Mary (XI): Return to Nazareth
"In this Family, love for God and neighbor centered on loving attention to Jesus, the Father’s eternal Word, who learned how to talk with human words and to love with the heart of a man." 16-January-2011
Return to Nazareth: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
The Holy Family's return to Nazareth, as seen in texts from the Magisterium, saints and Christian poets. 02-January-2011
Flight into Egypt: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
The Church's Magisterium, saints and Christian poets reflect on the flight of Joseph, Mary and the Child into Egypt. 02-January-2011
Life of Mary (X): Flight into Egypt
"They were months of quiet work and hardship, spent with nostalgia for their homeland, but also with the joy of seeing Jesus growing up healthy and strong, far from the danger they had left behind." 17-December-2010
Adoration of the Magi: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
The Wise Men's adoration of the Child in Bethlehem, as seen by the Magisterum of the Church, saints and Christian poets. 17-December-2010
Life of Mary (IX): Adoration of the Magi
As the Marian Year continues, the series on Mary’s life pauses before the scene in Bethlehem when Wise Men come from the East to adore the Child. 26-November-2010
Birth of Christ: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
A selection of texts on Christ's birth in Bethlehem. 26-November-2010
Life of Mary (VII): Birth of Christ
A new installment in the series on our Lady's life. As we begin the time of Advent in this Marian year, we turn to the scene of Christ’s birth. 28-September-2010
Life of Mary (VIII): Jesus' Presentation in the Temple
Mary offers her Son to God and learns that she too will share closely in Jesus' redemptive mission. A chapter from the 20-part series on our Lady's life. 28-September-2010
Jesus' Presentation in the Temple: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
A selection of texts related to the Presentation of Jesus by Mary and Joseph in the Temple 40 days after the Child's birth. 05-August-2010
Life of Mary (VI): Visitation to Saint Elizabeth
The sixth reflection on our Lady's life during this Marian year in Opus Dei. This month we consider Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist. 05-August-2010
The Visitation: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
A selection of texts about Mary's visitation to her cousin Elizabeth. 27-June-2010
The Annunciation: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
Selected texts on the culminating moment in mankind's history: the Incarnation of the Son of God. 01-June-2010
Life of Mary (V): The Annunciation
The fifth reflection on our Lady’s life during this Marian Year in Opus Dei. This month we consider the Archangel Gabriel’s Annunciation to Mary, and Christ’s entry into the world. 28-May-2010
Betrothal to Joseph: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
A selection of texts from the Magisterium, saints and Christian poets on Mary and Joseph's virginal marriage. 13-May-2010
Life of Mary (IV): Betrothal to Joseph
With the union of Mary and Joseph, mankind’s history is approaching its culminating moment. The scene of their marriage is the fourth installment in the Life of Mary during this Marian year in Opus Dei. 19-April-2010
Presentation of our Lady: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
A selection of texts for Mary's Presentation in the Temple. 19-April-2010
Life of Mary (III): Presentation of our Lady
During this Marian year in Opus Dei, we reflect this month on Mary's Presentation in the Temple. With texts from the Magisterium, saints, and poets. 14-March-2010
Life of Mary (II): Birth of our Lady
The Church celebrates the Nativity of our Lady on September 8th. From the series of reflections on the LIfe of Mary for the current Marian year in Opus Dei. 14-March-2010
Birth of our Lady: Magisterium, Saints, Poets
The birth of the Virgin Mary as seen in texts from the Magisterium, the saints and Catholic poets. 12-February-2010
Immaculate Conception: Magisterium, Fathers, Saints
Mary's Immaculate Conception is given clear expression in texts of the Magisterium, Fathers of the Church and saints. We offer here a selection. 
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