VIPs and Their Agents

For Catholics January 1 is the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God. On this holy day, we take time to thank God for the gift of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and our mother, too.

Mary is an important reminder to us of our VIP status with God. Each of us is created in God’s image. Each of us is unique and special. As our spiritual mother, Mary reminds us that we are never alone. She is our advocate, always ready to "plead our case" before God. She is a powerful ally for all of us.

It is important to remember that Mary was human, just like us. She knew what it was like to be tired, hungry, worried, and frightened. She knew what it was like to be helpless as she was when her child suffered and died on the cross. Most importantly, she shows us that unconditional love is humanly possible. Just as she was with Jesus at Calvary, so she will always care about us and be there to help us.

Family Activity

Visit the University of Dayton website: www.udayton.edu/mary/marypage21.html to learn more about Mary’s many feasts and titles. On the Mary Meditation Page, select various feasts to view, such as: "Mary – Mother of God," "Mary Immaculate Patroness of America," and "Our Lady of Guadalupe – The Illustrated Story." Share what you learn about Mary at this site. Share a mediation from the site or pray the "Hail Mary" together.

See the Liturgical Calendar on this site for additional information.
See also Catechist—Lent or Teacher—Lent for Liturg