The Roman Catholic Church, adopted the white lily (later known as the Madonna lily) as a symbol for the Virgin Mary—its whiteness...

The rose was a privileged symbol for Mary, Queen of heaven and earth. One of her titles in Catholic Marian devotion is Rosa Mystica or...

VIOLET The violet a low-lying plant was often associated with humility and became known as Our Lady's Modesty. It was said to have...

The tulip symbolizes Marys openess Salve Regina Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Hail our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do...

The lily-of-the-valley is sometimes known as ‘Our Lady’s tears’ or ‘Mary’s tears,’ in reference to stories concerning the Virgin’s tears...

The name "marigold" originally belonged to several early blooming English plants; two that may be familiar are calendula and marsh...

This devotion to Our Sorrowful Mother originated in the thirteenth century. It recalls the Sorrows the Virgin Mother of God endured in ...

The story of the Rosary of the Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin dates back to the early 15th century. A pious young man named James...

Mary had the virtue of charity, Mary loved Christ above all considerations and she gave Herself completely to Him. Mary spent herself in...

St. John Paul II’s Wise Tactic St John Paul Ii used to receive thousands of letters asking him to pray for specific intentions. He would...

The Pear: The pear symbolizes the fruit of Our Ladys womb. Almond: The Almond is a symbol of Divine favour, taken from Numbers, Chapter...