SATURDAY OF OUR LADY

MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD

Feast Day: January 1

Photo: R. Massaro, Little Flower Parish North Canton, Ohio

"MARY IS MORE MOTHER THAN QUEEN"

                                                                   

Do not be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You will never love her enough, and Jesus will be very happy, because the Blessed Virgin is His Mother.          

St. Therese

The solemnity of the Mother of God, which now coincides with the octave-day of Christmas and the beginning of the new year, was probably assigned this day because of the influence of the Byzantine Church, which celebrates the synapsis of the most holy Theotokos on December 26. Read more...

Peace be with you!

Rosemarie, OCDS