Fr. Chris Alar reflected on the richness of Mary’s name, a name that carries profound meaning for the Church and for each of us. He explained that tradition and theology highlight three key dimensions of her name: Beloved by God, Royalty, and Sorrowful. First, Mary is the beloved of God. Chosen from all eternity to bear the Savior, she received a unique outpouring of God’s love and grace, preserved from sin and filled with the Holy Spirit. Her “yes” to God’s plan flows from this deep communion w