In the Middle Ages, Catholic theology concentrated mostly on Christ’s passion. At the side of the Man of Sorrows, however, was the Sorrowful Mother, sharing his suffering. John 19:25 says, “Near the ...

In a recent conversation, a friend and I chatted about our relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Growing up, she had placed Mary on a pedestal: perfect and holy, but untouchable and unrelatable.

I first learned about the Seven Sorrows devotion through my obsession with art depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary. While I was used to the joyful image of the Mother and Child, I was mesmerized by its ...

Editor’s note: FOX4 has updated the story to include the correct terminology regarding Mary’s assumption into heaven. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hovering over the high altar at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic ...