The Marian feasts in August give us glimpses into the life of Mary and her role as Mother of God.
Celebrating Mary in the month of August
Our Lady of the Snows: An unlikely patron in August
The optional memorial of the Dedication of St. Mary Major, celebrated on Aug. 5, recalls the importance of Mary in the life of the church. But it also calls to mind the Marian title of “Our Lady of the Snows.”