06/01/2026
The sinless life of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her total obedience to God exemplify every person’s need for grace, explains Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori in his column for the May issue of Columbia.
“Gaining freedom from the power of sin can feel difficult,” he writes, “but once liberated by God’s grace, we discover that, like Mary, we are able to say ‘yes’ to God, to our families and to those in need.”
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