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SUMMARY:Why Our Lady Loved to Read
DESCRIPTION:In European art from the Middle Ages and Renaissance\, the Virgin Mary is frequently pictured with a book\, especially at the Annunciation\, when the angel Gabriel arrives to announce her pregnancy. What is the meaning of this book?  This lecture examines sources from the Christian tradition to try to answer this question. \nThe CIC and the Thomistic Institute invite you to join Dr. Zena Hitz for her discussion on “Why Our Lady Loved to Read.” This program takes place on Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 at the Catholic Information Center at 7:00 PM EST. \nRegister to attend either in-person and virtually through a YouTube livestream. \nFebruary 25th Schedule: \n\n6:45 pm: Doors open for registrant check-in\n7:00 pm: “Why Our Lady Loved to Read” presentation (this portion will be offered both in-person and virtually via a livestream)\n8:00 pm: Light happy hour social\n9:00 pm: Evening Concludes\n\nThe CIC thanks the Thomistic Institute for co-sponsoring this event. \nRSVP today!
URL:https://cicdc.org/event/ti-lady-loved-to-read/
LOCATION:Catholic Information Center\, 1501 K Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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