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The most obvious references to the Virgin Mary are those that mention her explicitly. These may be few, but they are the most important. Literal references take priority in any doctrinal discussion and are the basis for all other ways of reading Scripture. The Protestant theologian Daniel Migliore reminds us to keep in mind:The Gospel writers were not interested in supplying us with material for a biography of Mary any more than they were in giving us material to write a life of Jesus …

Practical Habits for a Liturgical Life Simple practices help us enter more deeply: Show up early: Silence the noise. Let your soul catch up to your body. Greet Christ in the tabernacle before the liturgy begins. Offer your life: During the Offertory, consciously place your joys, trials, and labors upon the altar with the bread and wine. Read and reflect: Meditate on the readings beforehand. This prepares the heart to receive. Remain after: The final blessing is not the end. The grace just rec …

Daily Prayer and Scripture Spend at least ten minutes each day reading the Bible. Focus on passages that highlight God’s covenant love (e.g., Hosea, John’s Gospel). Pray with these texts and ask the Holy Spirit to make his love real in your heart. Sacramental Life Regular confession and frequent reception of the Eucharist are powerful reminders that God’s love is tangible, forgiving, and sustaining. In the sacraments, we encounter God’s merciful embrace. Eucharistic Ador …

FAKE NEWS Fake news, digital noise, and constant connectivity promise to keep us informed and connected. But what if they are doing the opposite? This excerpt from Revolt Against Reality explores how misinformation, individualism, and virtual isolation have left many people more suspicious, fragmented, and lonely than ever—and why the Catholic answer begins with the God who entered the world in the flesh. Fake news offers an alternative explanation for the world around us. Even after it i …

Why Catholics Call Mary the Mother of God? This excerpt from Meeting the Protestant Response explains why Luke 1:43 supports Mary’s title “Mother of God.” Broussard answers the objection that Elizabeth’s phrase “mother of my Lord” refers only to Jesus as Messiah, showing instead how Luke presents Mary as the new Ark of the Covenant. The excerpt also explains why biblical typology does not require every detail of the Old Testament ark to apply to Mary. Mother …