Immaculate Conception Holy Day Masses
November 23, 2019
The Immaculate Conception applies to Mary. We celebrate that she was conceived free of original sin. When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, he stated that she was “full of grace.” Since God is outside of time, she was able to receive the graces of Christ’s redemption. Mary did not experience the effects of the Fall. That doesn’t mean she didn’t have free will! At the Annunciation, Mary could have rejected Gabriel’s invitation, just as Eve rejected God in the garden. With Mary’s yes to God’s plan, she is often called the New Eve, as Jesus is the New Adam. Their fidelity restores what was lost to us in the Fall.
Immaculate Conception
Holy Day Mass Opportunities – Monday December 9th
6:45 am -St Agnes
8:00 am -Annunciation
8:30 am -St John-Howard
9:00 am -Nativity
5:30 pm -St Joseph
6:00 pm -St John-Howard