National Shrine of Mary, Mother of
the Church
Laurie, MO |
Mary,
Mother of God
Feast Day January 1
In the MMG we
recognize that our prodigal loved ones are also Mary's children. She knows
the pain of feeling helpless as a grown child walks into trouble in the world.
We trust that because she loves our prodigals with a mother's love, she will
watch over them if we ask. In intercession for them, she will carry our
prayers to the throne of her Son, Jesus.
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"Mary, Mother of God"
One
of
the earliest
titles given by Christians to the Blessed Virgin was Theotokos (God-bearer).
It became the touchstone of the Church’s
teaching about the Incarnation.
Other themes come together at today’s celebration. It is the Octave of
Christmas: Our remembrance of Mary’s divine motherhood injects a further
note of Christmas joy. It is a day of prayer for world peace: Mary is the
mother of the Prince of Peace. It is the first day of a new year: Mary
continues to bring new life to her children—who are also God’s children.
~AmericanCatholic.org
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Prayer to the Mother of God
The Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone
who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession
was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to 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.
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