Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Mary, Missionaries of the Company of The Company of Mary was founded by Blessed Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort in 1713. As early as 1700 Montfort had conceived the idea of founding a society of missionaries. Five months after his ordination, Nov., 1700, he wrote: “I am continually asking in my prayers for a poor and … Continue reading “Mary, Missionaries of the Company of”

Mary, mediatrix of all graces A title of our blessed Lady, expressive of the doctrine that all graces come to us from Christ through the hands of Mary. A feast of this title was granted to the dioceses of Belgium, at the request of Cardinal Mercier, by Benedict XV, 12 January 1921. The feast is … Continue reading “Mary, mediatrix of all graces”

Mary Mediatrix A title of our blessed Lady, expressive of the doctrine that all graces come to us from Christ through the hands of Mary. A feast of this title was granted to the dioceses of Belgium, at the request of Cardinal Mercier, by Benedict XV, 12 January 1921. The feast is also celebrated in … Continue reading “Mary Mediatrix”

Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene, i.e. of Magdala in Naphtali (Jos 19:38), now el-Mendel on the W. of the sea of Galilee. Lightfoot (Her. Hebrew Mat 26:56; Harm. Evan. Luk 8:3) identifies her with “the woman a sinner” (Luk 7:37), and explains “Mary of the braided locks” from gaadal “to braid” (?). She was one of … Continue reading “Mary Magdalene”

Mary Magdalena Bentivoglio Also known as Anna Bentivoglio Annetta Bentivoglio Maria Maddalena of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Maria Magdalena Bentivoglio Mary Magdalen Mary Magdalen of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Profile A stubborn but pious child who enjoyed being at the Colosseum, imaging that she was living and dying alongside the ancient martyrs . … Continue reading “Mary Magdalena Bentivoglio”

Mary Magdalen, Saint Penitent, called Magdalen probably from a her native town, Magdala, in Galilee, or from the Talmudic expression meaning adulteress. She is mentioned as the sinner (Luke 7), who bathed the feet of Christ; as Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus (Luke 10 and John 11); and later as Mary Magdalen (Luke … Continue reading “Mary Magdalen, Saint”

Mary Magdalen Postel, Saint Virgin, born Barfleur Manche, France, 1756; died Le-Vicomte, France, 1846. Educated by Benedictines at Valognes, she founded the Sisters of Christian Schools and of Mercy, at Cherbourg, 1807, established her mother-house at Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte, 1832, and adopted the rule of the School Brothers of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Canonized , … Continue reading “Mary Magdalen Postel, Saint”

Mary Magdalen of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Also known as Anna Bentivoglio Annetta Bentivoglio Maria Maddalena of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Maria Magdalena Bentivoglio Mary Magdalen Mary Magdalen of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Profile A stubborn but pious child who enjoyed being at the Colosseum, imaging that she was living and dying … Continue reading “Mary Magdalen of the Sacred Heart of Jesus”

Mary Magdalen in art Among the many masters who have represented this subject are: Albertinelli, Batoni, Canova, Caracci, Cignani, Credi, Crivelli, Dolci, Domenichino, Edelfelt, Giampetrino, Guercino, Leyden, Massys, Mengs, Perugino, Rembrandt, Reni, Ribera, Scorel, Solario, Titian, Van Dyck, and Veronese. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi, Saint Virgin, born Florence, Italy, 1566; died there, 1607. She joined the Discalced Carmelites , 1582, was professed in 1584, and elected superioress, 1604. Her life was a constant series of raptures and ecstasies, during which she gave utterance to wonderful maxims of Divine Love and counsels of spiritual perfection. Canonized … Continue reading “Mary Magdalen de’ Pazzi, Saint”