Why we call Mary an Ark
The parallel with the Old Testament will have you in wonder at God's creativity and providence.
Ellen Mady
Ellen Mady lives in Pittsburgh, PA, where she spends her time working for the local Church and raising her three crazy and adorable children. She enjoys writing on faith and family topics when she has some downtime in the evenings.
Latest articles by Ellen Mady
When wrestling with Latin actually gets you somewhere
An unexpected insight into my spiritual life came in the midst of translations and grammar.
Was St. Jude the one getting married in Cana?
And how did he become the patron of impossible causes anyway?
The spot in canon law that reminds us why we’re changing diapers
Parents are mentioned specifically in a section that focuses mostly on clergy. It's guaranteed to lift your spirits as you drudge through one more load of laundry.
Has Our Lady left us another image of herself, besides Guadalupe?
Though the depiction is tiny, the symbols are authentic to the time period and culture of 17th-century Venezuela.
Why it’s important (especially today) that Anna was from the Tribe of Asher
The elderly lady who met Baby Jesus at the Presentation of the Temple has a hidden message for us.
How to know what to let go of … and when to let it go
I need to learn to let go of things that might be good in themselves, but end up getting in the way of greater goods.
How to understand the compliment Jesus paid the Apostle Bartholomew
Also known as Nathaniel, the saint celebrated today was the first disciple the Gospels record as recognizing Our Lord as the Son of God.
Why queens wear a crown, and why Mary does
Meghan Markle's tiara at the wedding gives us reason to think about this symbol of royalty and its use in the Church.
Seeing Our Lady’s “mama bear” moments
Mary has the dragon firmly pinned to the ground.
Do you know why Mary is sometimes seated in art?
From the mid-2nd century up to the Pieta and beyond, various artists have depicted Our Lady seated.
How a snowy day in August led to one of the world’s most ancient spots to venerate Mary
Even the pope likes to pop in, and does so regularly.
The 6-word definition of Mary that explains everything
One of Rome's most popular shrines is about to get a papal visit. And pilgrims leave there knowing one thing for sure.
This shrine and monastery were built around an image of Our Lady that didn’t want to move
Some legends claim that the statue of Our Lady of Montserrat originated in Jerusalem in the days of the early Church.
Meet Our Lady of Guadalupe — but not the image in Mexico City
Did the name for Juan Diego's mother actually come from this other devotion?
This title of Our Lady reminds us of God’s abundant generosity
From the Dominican Republic, we have a "sweet" story about God's generosity through Mary's intercession, to keep in mind the next time you have a glass of orange juice!
Do you know the connection between St. Teresa of Avila, Our Lady, and Nicaragua?
"Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of the Old Man" has quite a history.
Do you know the first evangelist?
She is a Royal Dignitary of the highest order, honored by saints and kings and popes alike.
More marvelous than all Our Lady’s apparitions and miracles put together is this simple reality
Meet the woman who is busy "raising Christians."
No two stories of Our Lady are ever the same: A mother’s individualized love
Our Lady of Miracles of Caacupé is beloved in Paraguay.