Monday, December 8, 2014

Father Carroll's Homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2014


Homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

          Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him.”  Today commemorates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  We are reminded that the Blessed Mother was conceived in Anna’s womb without original sin…thus preparing her to be the Mother of God.
          Mary was chosen specifically by God to be the mother of His son.  Like Mary, we too are chosen.  While yes we struggle with sin, that shouldn’t keep us from the mission that our Lord has for us.  As we commemorate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception together let us sing the Lord’s praises by living holy lives. Be humble!  Accept God’s love and mercy!  Allow the grace of the Lord to help us do great things.   

               

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