Today all of us celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Catholics go to Mass.
Because
this holy woman, prepared in advance by God in her mother's womb,
without sin, said Yes! to carrying, loving, and bringing Jesus into this
world, this is a day for all Christians to give her honor.
She
is not worshiped, as God is, but honored, as chosen by the Father, from
her conception. If you believe in Jesus, then thank God for giving us
Mary, as she is our Mother, too.
We know this from the words of Jesus on the cross:
"When
Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to
his mother, 'Woman, behold, your son.' Then he said to the disciple,
'Behold, your mother.'" (John 19: 26-27)
Mary
is the Ark of the Covenant. She has carried the Son of God, the Christ
child. The Church didn't invent the idea that Mary is holy and
immaculate. God created her that way, so she holds a special place for
us. Pray to her often.
"Remember,
O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who
fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired
by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to
thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of
the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and
answer me.
Amen." (The Memorare)
Janet Cassidy
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