Presenter(s)

Anh Nguyen

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Presentation: 10:45-12:00, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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Using historical research and oral interviews with Glenmarians, this presentation will present highlights from the history of the Blessed Virgin Mary's title as Our Lady of the Fields, a title that has impacted Catholics in North America for many years. The devotion was brought from France to North America by Jesuit missionaries. Although this Marian image was brought in from Europe, her story resonated with many Native Americans and became a symbol for the common working folks of America. Our Lady of the Fields has also inspired a home-grown missionary community, the Glenmary Home Missioners, dedicated to bringing the gospel to the rural Americas. The title of Our Lady of the fields though ancient continues to inspire many missioners to bring the gospel to the poorest of the poor. Our Lady of the Fields penetrates into the American experience.

Publication Date

4-17-2024

Project Designation

Independent Research

Primary Advisor

Gloria Falcao Dodd

Primary Advisor's Department

International Marian Research Institute

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Institutional Learning Goals

Faith; Traditions; Vocation

Our Lady of the Fields and the American Missionary Calling

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