MARIAN_TITLE
Our Lady, Star of the Sea (Stella Maris)
A title of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary honored under the ancient title Stella Maris, the guiding star who leads the faithful safely across the sea of this life to the harbor of salvation.
origin
The title Stella Maris was developed by the Fathers and sung in the medieval hymn 'Ave Maris Stella'; it became the favored title of seafarers and those who minister to them.
theological Significance
As a star guides the mariner, so Mary guides Christians amid the storms of life to Christ her Son; the Church commends sailors and travelers to her protection.