John, who leaps in his mother's womb, is already anticipating his role as precursor of the Messiah. In the Visitation narrative we look to Mary as model of the apostolate of the Church. She brings ...

The visitation is not only a scene of transition ... There is not a more beautiful title for Mary than Mother of my Lord. But it is a motherhood first received in faith. Mary is most of all a believer ...

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the mystery of the Visitation, and urges the faithful to follow ...

Unable to read his prepared catechesis due to a cold, the Holy Father asked an aide to read his reflection on St. Luke’s ...