Why do we celebrate the feast of MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD on New year's day?
In his Apostolic Letter, Marialis Cultus, Pope St. Paul VI explained: “This celebration, placed on January 1 …is meant to commemorate the part played by Mary in this mystery of salvation. It is meant also to exalt the singular dignity which this mystery brings to the “holy Mother…through whom we were found worthy to receive the Author of life.” It is likewise a fitting occasion for renewing adoration of the newborn Prince of Peace, for listening once more to the glad tidings of the angels (cf. Lk. 2:14), and for imploring from God, through the Queen of Peace, the supreme gift of peace.”
As we enter the new year,
we ask the MOTHER OF GOD (and our Mother) to bless us through the
gift of her Son, Jesus, who guides us along
the narrow path to the heavenly homeland.
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