Mary is called the Comforter of the Afflicted because she is the solace, consolation and comforter of our lives.
Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has designated May 24th as the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China. Join us in praying for our brothers and sisters in the China, especially those who are being persecuted for the beliefs and for standing up for freedom.
This ancient title derives from Greek inscriptions found in the first centuries of Christianity which referred to Mary as Boeteia (the Helper). The earliest record we have of this title was in a homily by St. John Chrysostom in 345.
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