Carved from dark wood, the statue is an icon of Saint Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. Had its supernatural story played out somewhere else ― such as Mexico, where a cloak bearing Mary’s ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Why doesn't the Catholic Church discourage bowing down to images of Mary or Jesus or any icon? A: It is the first commandment that makes reference to graven ...

In an exploration of faith, history and storytelling, Judith M. Davis has published "Finding the Virgin Mary: Her Evolving Stories from Early Christianity to Modernity" (McFarland Publishing, 2024).

On Jan. 3, the Knights launched a new Pilgrim Icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus program during a Holy Hour at St. Mary Church in New Haven, Connecticut. During the Holy Hour, an icon depicting the ...