Posts tagged Dowry of Mary

Whichurch Canonicorum, Dorset

Mary’s Dowry and the call to renewal

Saturday 12 September 2026

England’s ancient title as Mary’s Dowry reminds us of a Christian heritage entrusted to Our Lady, who always leads us towards her Son, Jesus Christ. Today, that heritage is not simply something to remember, but a call to renewal, to rebuild our families, communities and nation upon Christ and once again bear good fruit.

Anglia dos Mariae: Why England needs Mary

Friday 27 March 2020

It all began with a ‘yes’. Our Lady’s consent to the angel: “Be it done to me according to thy Word” is the moment the world changes. In agreeing to become the Mother of God, Mary allows the plan of salvation to take place. God called her into existence for no other reason than to fulfil this most awesome of all vocations.

Behold the Dowry

Saturday 18 January 2020

England will rededicate itself as the Dowry of Mary on 29 March 2020. This Re-dedication is both a personal promise of the people of our country, and a renewal of the entrustment vows made by King Richard II in 1381.