Since the Roman Calendar Reform of 1969, the Church observes Jan. 1 as the solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This is not, however, an observance pulled out of whole cloth. Honoring Mary as the ...

Excerpt from Pope Francis’ homily at Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. At the beginning of this new year which the Lord has granted us, we do well to lift our eyes and hearts to Mary.

The Roman rite does something similar on January 1, the final day of the Christmas Octave, celebrating the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. On this date, Eastern Churches commemorate the Circumcision ...

Mary was granted this extraordinary privilege because of Her unique role in history as the Mother of God ... required of all Christians to God’s Plan. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception ...

Just as Christmas was ultimately rooted in the Jewish, not the Roman, calendar, honoring Mary as the Mother of God on the octave of the birth comes from contemplating the depths of Christmas.

According to the Catholic Church's calendar of saints, January 1st is a day of joy, dedicated to Mary, Mother of God. On this special day, set aside some time to pray with faith and joy, thanking her ...

January 1 marks the Solemnity of Mary, a day the honors the role of Mary as the Mother of God, according to the Liturgical Calendar for the Dioceses of America. Solemnities are celebrations of the ...

Visit the homepage for more information. Q: Do we really have to call Mary Mother of God? Isn't it correct just to call her mother of Jesus? A: The expression, Mother of God, may hurt and seem ...

Pope Francis delivers his homily during the Jan. 1 Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, marking both the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the 58th World Day of Peace. (photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA ...

Speaking during Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God from inside the history cathedral, Aymond said the dawn of a new year always brings with it uncertainty because no one has been able ...

A plenary indulgence is remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven. On the eve of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, the Church grants a ...