"The month of May has been dedicated to the Virgin Mary for centuries -- so long, in fact, that the precise origin of this Catholic devotion is lost in the mists of time.
"Still, it is a fitting devotion during what is arguably the most beautiful and colorful month of the year in most of the Northern Hemisphere.
"Living as we do at The Catholic University of America, with the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception at the corner of our campus, our students, faculty and staff have constant reminders of the Marian devotions I grew up with. But I sometimes wonder whether very many of today's young Catholics learn them as we once did."
In a recent commentary, John Garvey (president of The Catholic University of America) reflected on the attitude of today's Catholics toward our Blessed Mother.
To access Mr. Garvey's complete essay, please visit:
Boston Pilot: Echoes: Echoes: Mary in our increasingly secular world (27 MAY 2016)
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