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The Marian Library serves as a center for scholarship on the Blessed Virgin Mary. Check out our many collections today!

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Imagery and liturgy in the Marian Library for Allhallowtide dates back centuries. Read about "momento mori" here: https://t.co/XDnquTJkt8

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Take some time for "Tidings!" Learn about symbols commonly found in Annunciation art. Discover how we make our unique collections available digitally. Celebrate a full year of student success in the Kathleen M. Webb Special Collections Classroom. https://t.co/Zu3w9HfObS

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Stella Maris, a popular title of the Virgin Mary, was not lost but found in translation. Curious? Nicole Burkett explains all in her post: https://t.co/wsrQZ4gbJH

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Today Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen — Catholic evangelist, media personality and Marian Library Medal recipient — will be beatified by the Catholic Church. https://t.co/NtzrL1AsyJ

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To honor the International Day of Peace, "Mother of God of Dayton" by John Solowianiuk commemorates the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords. The pansies of different colors in Mary's hand symbolize the parties who were present at the peace talks. #InvestInPeace #InternationalDayofPeace

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The heaviness of her heart is visible in her eyes. This bust of Mary, "Sorrowful Mother," was created in the Italian factory Egregia di A. Giannelli.

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"In this icon, Our Mother embraces all those lost with her enduring love, just as she embraced the Child in her womb."

(From a description on the back of the print, "Mater Dolorosa - Mother of Sorrows," by Lewis Williams, O.S.F.)

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Summer is ending and the 2026 Marian Fellows have wrapped up their time in the Marian Library. Graduate Student Fellow Alaina Keller shares her fascinating research in this post. https://t.co/KvigNutSs4

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Mary, our Queen.

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Think about Mary's Assumption into heaven, body and soul. Take a moment with this vibrant, action-packed illustration by Bro. Mickey O'Neill Mcgrath, OSFS.

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Help users discover the unique archival collections at the University of Dayton Libraries as Archival Collections Specialist. Apply today! https://t.co/BbZYd3SGeF

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Are you reading the book before seeing the movie? Take a short cut with these illustrations from an early 20th century publication of "The Odyssey." And, find out why the Marian Library has them! https://t.co/8VAybXB97F

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Today we honor Mary's mother and father, Sts. Anne and Joachim. In this image, Anne and Joachim are at the Golden Gate of Jerusalem celebrating a long-awaited pregnancy. They will soon be parents of a baby girl.

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"Blessed Mother Mary, we turn to you in prayer for the people in these United States. We again place ourselves in your care, in the gentle hands that cradled the child Jesus..." Happy Fourth of July! #america250

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Get ready for the Fourth of July with the Marian Library! Learn about Mary, Patroness of the U.S. https://t.co/cuRNlpDsba #america250

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Why Mary, as the Immaculate Conception, became the patron saint of the US in the 1840s https://t.co/Ull4drvfyB via @ConversationUS

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"Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled," according to Luke 1:45. These artworks depicting the Visitation are by Margaret Werlinger, Gracie Morbitzer and Sadeo Watanabe (1913-1996), and part of our collections.

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In honor of Memorial Day, take a close look at these prayer books and missals used by the armed forces during World War II. The back cover of one features raised beads to help count out the prayers of the rosary. Thank you to all veterans and active service members!

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This illuminated miniature depicting Pentecost is from a rare French book of hours (a medieval prayer book) in our collection. Who is kneeling next to Mary in the front? It is St. John — a model for devotion to Mary.

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Do you remember the gift of Benjamin Miller prints we mentioned back in March? Allen W. Bernard gave us a wonderful statue as well. Nicole will tell you all about it. https://t.co/IQ3dIigs1U