Virgin and Mother
In his homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr Vlad reflects on virginity and motherhood as gifts to Our Lady and to the Church.
In his homily for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr Vlad reflects on virginity and motherhood as gifts to Our Lady and to the Church.
In this homily, Sydney’s Bishop Julian Porteous reflects on the great ‘YES’ of the Blessed Virgin and her contemplative spirit. He stresses the importance of reading Scripture in coming to know and imitate Christ and His mother.
Marian Apparitions: Why do they happen and what do they mean? In this episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul looks at the central messages of the apparitions approved by the Church in what’s been termed ‘ the Age of Our Lady’. Paul also speaks to Sister Rachel Fleurant MGL, who shares how Mary provides her with a model for her vocation and discipleship.
Paul continues his exploration of Mary in scripture, highlighting the importance of Mary under the title of Ark of the Covenant. He interviews Matt Hodgson who is in his fourth year at the Seminary of the Good Shepherd in Homebush.
Introduction to Mary in Scripture part 2: Paul Elarde continues his exploration of the role of Mary in scripture, beginning with the gospel of John. He interviews Sister M Julie Brcar on the role of Mary in her vocation.
Fr Robert Barron looks at Our Lady as mother, queen and Ark of the Covenant.
Introduction to Mary in Scripture part 1: Paul Elarde explores the role of Mary in Genesis, Revelations and the gospel of Luke. He interviews Tom Juszczak who shares about how Mary and the Rosary led him into the heart of the Church and the heart of Christ.
Why devotion to Mary gives glory to God: In this first episode of Our Queen, Our Mother, Paul Elarde explains why true devotion to Our Lady can only bring us closer to Jesus. He interviews Jess Leach who shares her experience of how the Rosary has helped bring the scriptures to life for her and deepened her relationship with Christ. She also provides some useful insights for those who struggle with dryness in their Rosary.