Sep 8, 2020 · One of the most common depictions of the Virgin Mary has her standing on a snake. Why is that? The tradition finds its roots in a biblical verse that was translated in the …

Mar 6, 2020 · Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) not only anticipates the Devil’s temptations of Jesus thirty years later but prophesies victory over evil in “every generation.”

Dec 20, 2017 · Protestants often accuse us of worshipping Mary. They think we put her on an equal footing with Jesus and essentially exalt her to the level of a goddess. We Catholics …

Mar 19, 2014 · Question: Why is the Blessed Virgin Mary sometimes seen standing on a snake? Answer: Mary is often depicted in this way because her entire life has been one of victory over …

The Woman of the Apocalypse (or the woman clothed with the sun, Greek: γυνὴ περιβεβλημένη τὸν ἥλιον; Latin: Mulier amicta sole) is a figure–often considered to be a reference to the Virgin …

Did Mary Crush the Serpent’s Head? If you go to any Catholic Church or bookstore, you’re likely to see a statue of the Virgin Mary standing on a snake. A statue of the Virgin makes sense, but …

Oct 1, 1999 · People often notice the “he/him” variant used in contemporary translations of Scripture because they remember seeing examples of popular Catholic art that depict a …

Sep 1, 1997 · Today, people notice this variant because the expression found in the Douay-Rheims has been the basis of popular Catholic art showing a serene Mary standing over a …

Mar 25, 2019 · While Protestants may dispute Mary’s influential role in salvation history, a brief investigation of Scripture certainly reveals that the Evangelist Luke intended to depict Our …

In addition to trampling a snake, Mary is also standing on a crescent moon. This is a reference to the Apocalypse, described by St John in a vision of a woman ‘ clothed with the sun and the …