Happy, Joyous Feastday! This is the day that we celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary. The belief of Mary being immaculately conceived had been passed down throughout the centuries but it was made official Church teaching in 1854. Here is the infallible statement given by Pope Pius IX: "The most Blessed Virgin Mary, in the first instant of her conception, by a singular grace and privilege granted by almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the savior of the human race, was preserved free from all stain of original sin" (St. Anthony Messenger Press). The gospel (Luke 1:26-38) spoke about the Annunciation and the angel Gabriel visiting Mary to announce the good news that she would be the mother of God's only Son. After questioning how this could be, Mary totally gave herself to the will of God and said "Yes!" Her example is a great one for us. We have been called to be disciples and to follow the Lord totally with our own lives. What an awesome thought to know that our lives are in God's hands. Like the angel said to Mary, "Do not be afraid!" That same phrase of encouragement is given to us as we live our lives and our faith. Let us turn to our Blessed Mother and seek her prayers and intercession as we continue our journey to the kingdom. God Bless You!!!
P.S. This is a message that we can use for a couple days. I will be away from the blog for a day. My mother is having surgery on Thursday December 9. Please keep her and our family in your prayers! Peace!!!
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