Per Mariam: Mater Dolorosa

Per Mariam: Mater Dolorosa

Annunciation: a commentary on St Luke's Gospel

Father Thomas Crean's insight into the Annunciation account in the Scriptures highlights the dignity of Mary as befits her status as Mother of God.

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Mar 25, 2026
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(PerMariam) — To mark the joyous feast of the Annunciation, Per Mariam is very happy to have a guest post from Father Thomas Crean O.P.

Father Thomas’ commentary on the Annunciation as recorded in St. Luke’s Gospel, is both succinct and rich in beauty. It is taken from his book “St Luke’s Gospel - A Commentary for Believers” published in 2021 by Arouca…

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Fr Thomas Crean is a Dominican friar of the English Province. He was ordained as a priest in 2001.
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