The Gospels give some intriguing clues to the identity of Jesus’ famous follower—who was unwed, moved freely, and provided ...

The subject of numerous controversies, she is defined by ambiguity, welcoming outcasts to the Church and provoking more ...

In this gnostic gospel, Mary Magdalene appears as a disciple, singled out by Jesus for special teachings. In this excerpt, the other disciples are discouraged and grieving Jesus' death.

Easter may be behind us, but the power of Jesus’ resurrection remains. As I was going over the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ miraculous triumph over sin and death, the story of Mary Magdalene’s encounter ...

Bishop Peter Libasci of Manchester, New Hampshire, holds a copy of ‘Child Consecration: To Jesus through Mary Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower.’ (photo: Diocese of ...

Historically, devotion to the Heart of Mary grew up in parallel, but at a lesser intensity than that of devotion to the Heart of Jesus, only starting to become more prominent during the time of St ...

A drag queen group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is sparking controversy in the days leading up to their annual ...

Are women ever really trusted, except perhaps as mothers? Even then, in Christian contexts women often find that we are still ...

2 Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is of great antiquity in the Church. It was St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, however, who made this devotion widespread. In 1675, within the octave of the feast ...

The resurrection of Jesus blew up the disciples’ old categories of understanding, as well as their fears. Because of Easter, ...

While the anecdote concerning the prostitute Mary Magdalene is deeply moving, the compassion and forgiveness which Jesus shared with her was a part of his communion with everyone whom he helped, ...