The Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God

Immaculate Mary, thy praises we sing,
who reignest in splendor with Jesus our King.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria, Ave, Ave Maria.

In heaven, the blessed thy glory proclaim;
On earth, we thy children invoke thy fair name.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria, Ave, Ave Maria.


Thy name is our power, thy virtues our light,
Thy love is our comfort, thy pleading our might.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria, Ave, Ave Maria.
We pray for our mother, the Church upon earth;
And bless, dearest Lady, the land of our birth.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria, Ave, Ave Maria.


The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God is the perfect day to begin a full year of Marian prayer.  The Solemnity falls exactly one week after Christmas, the end of the octave of Christmas. It is fitting to honor Mary as Mother of Jesus, at this time, following the birth of Christ. When we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God ,we are not only honoring Mary, who was chosen among all women throughout history to bear God incarnate, but we are also honoring our Lord, who is fully God and fully human. Calling Mary "mother of God" is the highest honor we can give Mary. Just as Christmas honors Jesus as the "Prince of Peace," the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as the "Queen of Peace"

The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, falling on New Year's Day, is also designated the World Day of Peace.  To that end, today's Rosary intentions will focus on peace throughout the world, through the intercessions of the Blessed Mother. 


Day 1 of 365
Prayer Intention: Peace throughout the world