Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God, Year C
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as we celebrate the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God who was also made our Mother by Jesus from the cross, we are invited to reflect on her unique and irreplaceable role in his life and in our faith. The readings today beautifully complement one another, revealing both the blessing that God bestows upon us and the pivotal part that Mary plays in the story of our redemption.