Gate of Heaven Children & Family the rhythms of the liturgical

the rhythms of the liturgical year

A scent that reminds of the wonderful sacraments such as baptism and holy orders

each image celebrates Our Lady’s love and protection through her appearances to the faithful in different countries and cultures

this book uncovers the spiritual and historical significance behind these oddities

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Gate of Heaven Children & Family the rhythms of the liturgicalSalve, porta, declares the ancient Marian antiphon Ave Regina Caelorum. Hail, Gate of Heaven. This is just one of the countless titles lavished on Mary, the Mother of Jesus, throughout two thousand years of Catholic tradition: she is the New Eve, the Ark of the Covenant, the Seat of Wisdom, the Morning Star, the Mystical Rosethe list goes on and on. But is all of this emphasis on Mary unbiblical or unnecessary? What is Marian devotion all about? Gate