M. Jean Frisk is a member of the Secular Institute of the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary and holds a licentiate in sacred theology from the Marian Library / International Marian Research Institute. Her research explores how we teach about Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in catechetical texts and media resources. She has authored award-winning texts on various aspects of Marian spirituality, is a textbook consultant, and teaches Marian catechesis at the International Marian Research Institute where she also oversees the maintenance of Marian art and a vast collection of nativities.