Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

What

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

When

12/9/2024

Readings for Today

Preview Gospel Reflection

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Lectionary #689
Liturgical color: white
Patronal Feast day of the United States of America
Not a Holy day of Obligation this year
Gn 3:9–15, 20 • Ps 98:1, 2–3ab, 3cd–4 • Eph 1:3–6, 11–12 • Lk 1:26–38
The Gloria and the Creed

Today's Memorial—not celebrated liturgically because the Immaculate Conception is transferred to today:
Saint Juan Diego, Hermit

Today's Solemnity: We honor Mary because God favored her with a special grace and her decision to cooperate with it has blessed humankind. Mary’s sinlessness calls us to cooperate fully with God’s will, making our response the giving of our whole selves.