In the United States of America, Labor Day is acknowledged as a national holiday in which President Grover Cleveland signed the act into law in 1894 (https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history). The painting, the Angelus by Millet captures the lowly farmers in the field hearing the bells from the nearby church and giving praise to God after a longContinue reading “The Dignity of Labor”
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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Theotokos)
Today, we honor Mary as the Theotokos, or “God-Bearer.” The Council of Ephesus formally proclaimed her this title, recognizing her unique role in salvation history. Mary holds a special place as the mother of Jesus, God’s only begotten Son, conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit. As adopted children of God, we share aContinue reading “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Theotokos)”
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