Mary Calendar. The octave is a joyful liturgical period in the church’s calendar that affords a time for deeper reflection on the reality that jesus is both god and man. Everyday, somewhere in the world, local, regional or universal feast of our lady is celebrated.
The marian calendar is a collection of feasts honoring the blessed virgin mary, and they recollect the actions she has taken on behalf of catholics of all nations and kingdoms throughout the ages. The marian feasts span the calendar of the christian church, celebrating an ancient yet enduring devotion to the mother of god.