On this feast of Mary, the Mother of the Church, may the words of Jesus to John inspire us to look to Mary’s example of discipleship and love as Christ invites each of us to “behold, your mother.”
Mass Readings – Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of the Church
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Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
As the shepherds describe what had been revealed to them by the angel, Mary kept all these things and reflected on them in her heart. May her example lead us into our own reflections on her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as we put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – Mary, the Mother of God
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Here are some of the themes for the readings for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.
1st Reading – Number 6:22-27
Psalm – 67:2-3,5-8
2nd Reading – Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel – Luke 2:16-21
Mass Readings – Mary, the Mother of God
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
To all who have a special devotion to the Blessed Mother, happy feast day! May her example inspire us to draw closer to her Son!
Mass Readings – Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Holy Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
In the fullness of time, God sent his Son, born of the Virgin Mary, to save and set us free from the original sin of Adam and Eve. May Mary’s “fiat” inspire us to cooperate with divine grace as we offer our lives for the Lord today.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
On this memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, we recall that Mary witnessed the events that St. Paul recaps in his First Letter to the Corinthians. May Mary’s faith inspire us to draw near to her Son!
Mass Readings – Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
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At the Cross her station keeping,
Stood the mournful Mother weeping,
Close to Jesus to the last.
On this feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we see how God worked through the Holy Family, and recognizing how the Lord works through our own.
Mass Readings – Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
Mary proclaims her great Magnificat in Luke’s Gospel, giving praise to God who does mighty things through our lowly lives. May her words inspire us to offer our lives to the Lord!
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
The feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary offers us an opportunity to reflect on the extreme range of emotions she encountered, particularly sorrow. The Blessed Mother had many experiences to ponder in her heart; may her intercession lead us to the Cross of her Son.
Mass Readings – Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
From the Cross, Jesus entrusts his mother into the care of his beloved disciple. His words to John are also directed to us as we recognize Mary as our mother and Mother of the Church.
Mass Readings – The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
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Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
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