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 ...

The title “Mother of God” goes back to the third or fourth century, but the Greek term Theotokos (“The God-bearer”) was officially consecrated as Catholic doctrine at the Council of ...

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 ...

Every January 1, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of St. Mary, Mother of God, one of the most significant feasts dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This date highlights Mary’s unique role as ...

Pope Francis delivers his homily during a Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2024 in St. Peter's Basilica. (Photo: YouTube/Vatican Media) Several crucifixes painted on wood ...

In his homily, Cardinal Gregory noted that Jan. 1 as Haiti’s Independence Day is “a moment for you to rejoice in your heritage.” He said that the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God on New Year’s Day ...

In this Sunday’s Gospel passage of the Wedding Feast at Cana, there is a theological portrait of both Mother Mary and prayer.

Pope Francis reads his homily during the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Jan. 1, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.) Listen On the first ...

Mary is often described as the Mother of God. This title refers to her as the mother of Jesus. This title is directly linked to Mary as the Mother of God. Christ is described as the Head 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 ...

This is why the Council of Ephesus in 431 proclaimed her “Theotokos,” the Mother of God, since her Son is God. This does not diminish the distinction between Mary, a human creature ...

January 1 is celebrated for Saint Mary, Most Holy Mother of God, and on New Year’s Eve a Te Deum is sung, meaning a hymn of thanksgiving at year’s end. “This is the time of thanksgiving ...