The Victory of the Immaculate

In this homily, Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, reflects on the Immaculate Conception as the first great victory of God’s grace in the story of our salvation—Mary’s life beginning with a grace so complete that the enemy never had a single claim on her. From the moment she was conceived, God’s plan was already moving toward Jesus, and Mary became the sign that salvation was near. Her purity, her yes, and her spiritual motherhood reveal the beauty of God’s love for us and remind us that His grace is always stronger than sin. As we honor the Immaculate today, we celebrate the God who fights for us, fills us, and leads us into the same victory that began with Mary.