Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God

This feast day celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary in her role as the mother of our Lord Jesus.

Daily Mass readings for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God

• First Reading – Numbers 6:22-27: “The LORD look upon you kindly and give you peace!”
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8: “May God bless us in his mercy.”
• Second Reading – Galatians 4:4-7: “When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.”
• Gospel – Luke 2:16-21: “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.”

Quote for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God

As we begin the New Year, we place ourselves under the protection of the Mother of God, who is also our mother. May she help us to keep and ponder all things, unafraid of trials, in the joyful certainty that the Lord is faithful and knows how to change crosses into resurrections.

Pope Francis

Yes No Game

The Yes No game is a fun activity for your youth group or youth ministry meeting. It can be tied in with teaching by reminding us that we need to say “Yes” to God.

Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary? A Lesson Plan

Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints? This lesson plan will help youth understand that it is like asking a friend to pray for you. And it points out that this type of “prayer” is not the same as worship.

Who Was Mary?

Thinking about who the Blessed Virgin Mary was as a person can bless your own prayer life. This is something to reflect on for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.