Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (B)
New Year Day
Luke 2: 16-21 “Mary treasured all these things and reflected on them in her heart.”
Catholic celebrates New Year’s Day by inviting people to Church to honor the Mother of Jesus with the new born baby still in her arms. The silence of the Lord’s mother revealed a deep and determined sense of purpose. How clearly and how loudly this strong woman speaks through her Son! She gave birth to Him who in turn will give life to the world.
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul states, “When the designated time had come, God sent forth His Son born of a woman." It is the delightful and faith-filled woman whom we honor on the first day of the New Year. We find Jesus and Mary together and nothing can separate them. As we look into ourselves, how genuine is our devotion to Mary, the mother of the Lord our savior?
“Mary treasured all these things and reflected on them in heart.” Mary is truly an example of all the people we pray.
“O LOVING FATHER, MAY THE PRAYER OF MARY, THE GIFT OF A MOTHERS’ LOVE, BE YOUR PEOPLE’S JOY THROUGH ALL AGES; AND MARY’S RESPONSE, BORN OF A HUMBLE HEART, DRAW YOUR SPIRIT TO REST ON YOUR PEOPLE. GRANT THIS THROUGH CHRIST OUR LORD. AMEN.
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