Some may think of the Immaculate Conception as being the conception of Jesus, but it is not.
It is the conception of our Mother in Heaven.
Mary was conceived without sin. Prepared from the very beginning.
She was chosen by God, but not forced to be the Blessed Mother.
Mary was allowed to give her consent or resignation on becoming the Mother of God.
Through her yes, she gave us Salvation!
What a great Feast Day to have during Advent. Advent is a time of preparation, and Mary was being prepared for the first Advent all her life, for the birth of Christ ~ from the moment of her Immaculate Conception.
This picture depicts the Virgin Mary in her mothers womb. Mary, being all human, is a perfect example of what we should strive to become.
Imagine what she faced being a single woman and being asked to have a child. In those days, being pregnant and unmarried meant being stoned to death. She had complete trust in God and let herself be led by the Holy Spirit.
What a great Woman. What a great Saint. What a great Example.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women and Blessed is the
Blessed are you among women and Blessed is the
fruit of your womb ~ Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners -
Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
