Mary Stuart Queen of Scots, born Linlithgow, Scotland, 1542; died Fotheringay, England , 1587. She succeeded her father James V when only six days old. She was educated in France and married the Dauphin Francis, becoming queen consort in 1559. Within a year Francis died and Mary returned to Scotland, August, 1561. During her residence … Continue reading “Mary Stuart”
Mary, Society of, of Paris
Mary, Society of, of Paris This society was founded in 1817 by Very Reverend William Joseph Chaminade at Bordeaux, France. In 1839 Gregory XVI issued a decree of commendation to the society in praise of the work done by its members. Pius IX recognized it as a religious body in 1865, and finally in 1891, … Continue reading “Mary, Society of, of Paris”
Mary, Society of (Marist Fathers)
Mary, Society of (Marist Fathers) (Initials S.M.) A religious order of priests, so called on account of the special devotion they profess toward the Blessed Virgin. I. FOUNDATION (1816-1836) The first idea of a “Society of Mary” originated (1816) in Lyons, France, with a group of seminarians, who saw in the Restoration of 1815 an … Continue reading “Mary, Society of (Marist Fathers)”
Mary, Society of
Mary, Society of Founded at Quimper, France , 1678, by Claude Therese de Kermeno, in collaboration with Father Huby, under the title Institute of Retreat, later changed to Ladies of the Retreat. The Sisters follow the Rule of Saint Ignatiuis, uniting active works with the contemplative life, by conducting retreats, educating girls of the upper … Continue reading “Mary, Society of”
Mary, Sister of Lazarus and Martha
Mary, Sister of Lazarus and Martha The three are spoken of as those whom Jesus loved. They resided at Bethany, where they were privileged to welcome the Lord Jesus as a guest. On one of these visits Mary took her place at the feet of the Lord, feasting upon the words that fell from His … Continue reading “Mary, Sister of Lazarus and Martha”
Mary, Sister of Lazarus
Mary, Sister of Lazarus (See MARTHA; LAZARUS.) Still, sedate, reflective, as Martha was bustling and energetic. She had whole hearted decision for Christ, and no want of energy where her Master called, arising “quickly” when Martha announced the Master’s arrival and call (Joh 11:28-29). But ordinarily she was receptive rather than active (Luk 10:39-42), hearing … Continue reading “Mary, Sister of Lazarus”
Mary Sadlier
Mary Sadlier Writer; born in 1820 at Cootehill, Ireland; died in 1903 at Montreal, Canada. She emigrated to Montreal in 1844, and in 1846 married James Sadlier of the publishing house of D. J. Sadlier and Co. Among her works are: The Blakes and Flanagans, Bessie Conway, Aunt Honor’s Keepsake, and The Red Hand of … Continue reading “Mary Sadlier”
Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots Mary Stuart, born at Linlithgow, 8 December, 1542; died at Fotheringay, 8 February, 1587. She was the only legitimate child of James V of Scotland. His death (14 December) followed immediately after her birth, and she became queen when only six days old. The Tudors endeavoured by war to force on … Continue reading “Mary Queen of Scots”
Mary Queen Of England
Mary Queen Of England daughter of Henry VIII by his first wife, Catharine of Aragon, is commonly called Bloody Queen Mary, on account of her cruel persecutions of the Protestants a history of horrors exceeded only by the persecutions in the Netherlands by Alva, and of Louis XIV after the revocation of the Edict of … Continue reading “Mary Queen Of England”
Mary, Psalter of
Mary, Psalter of In Latin, Psalterium Marianum. A work composed by Saint Bonaventure applying the sentiments of the psalms and other canticles of Sacred Scripture to the Blessed Virgin. Also, the Rosary, because of the 150 Hail Marys, corresponding to the number of the psalms of David. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary