Mother of God

As it was with Mary, we begin the New Year with grace, blessings and hope. Like her, we receive the same blessings that Yahweh bestowed on His people, Israel, as spoken to Moses.

Mary, Mother of God

 

As it was with Mary, we begin the New Year with grace, blessings and hope. Like her, we receive the same blessings that Yahweh bestowed on His people,
Israel, as spoken to Moses. Through her we are adopted as God’s children. Today, with Mary, let us ponder upon these blessings and learn to nurture them. And like the shepherds, let us return to God all glory and praise for the wondrous things we have heard and seen.

This year, Mary inspires us to live a life full of gratitude, generosity, compassion and hope, so that we may return to God, with interest, all the gifts He has given us. There is no doubt that devotion to Mary provides the key both to sanctity and to salvation. There is no better way to advance quickly in holiness, no better way to please God, and no better way to guarantee one’s eternal salvation than through true devotion to Mary. Beloved by countless souls, Mary sums up the entire Christian life, showing a way of holiness that was the way of life, chosen by Christ Himself!

2009 Daily Gospel