Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

What

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

When

1/1/2025

Readings for Today

Gospel Reflection

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Lectionary #18
Liturgical color: white
The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord
Holy Day of Obligation
Nm 6:22–27 • Ps 67:2–3, 5, 6, 8 • Gal 4:4–7 • Lk 2:16–21
The Gloria and the Creed

World Day of Prayer for Peace

January is the Month of the Holy Name.

Today's Solemnity: Today, the Church celebrates Mary as the Mother of God. She is called Theotokos (“God-bearer”), for “God sent his Son, born of a woman” (Gal 4:4). Because Mary found favor with God, his Son took the flesh of Mary. It is thanks to her that Jesus is fully human, with flesh like ours, except for sin, and also fully divine.