January 1—Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God—The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord

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January 1—Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God—The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord

Holy Day of Obligation
(Obligatory in USA: unless it falls on Saturday or Monday)
Liturgical Color: White/Gold

Quote:
Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end. ~Luke 1:31–33

Prayer:
Most holy Mother of God, you were blessed beyond all people, graced beyond what I will ever comprehend. Thank you for your “Yes” to God in all things. Thank you for your pure and holy love for your Son, for your motherly heart, your motherly pondering, and your motherly care for all your children. Pray for me that I may become more like your Son so as to merit you as my mother and queen. Mother of God, pray for us. Jesus, I trust in You.

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