The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 1, 2023 at Saint Agnes, Saint William and Saintt Peter the Apostle Churches in Naples, FL
Numbers 6: 22-27 + Psalm 67 + Galatians 4: 4-7 + Luke 2, 16-21
At some point early in my life as my birthday was coming up, I said something to my father about what gift I was hoping to receive on my birthday. He took that occasion to put me in the car and take me to a gift shop where I thought I would be invited to make my own choice. However, when we got inside, he handed me a five-dollar bill and told me to pick out a gift for my mother telling me with all seriousness that I would not be having a birthday were it not for her. … more »