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Mary, Theotokos
 


God calls Mary with a loving name unknown in biblical history: ‘kecharitoméne,’ which means ‘filled with divine grace.’ Mary is full of divine grace.

 
General Audience
22 January 2025

 
 
 
Mary, Theotokos
 


The Mother of God is an instrument of the Holy Spirit in his work of sanctification.

 
General Audience
13 November 2024

 
 
 
Mary, Theotokos
 


The divine motherhood of Mary, virginal motherhood, fruitful virginity - is the way that reveals God’s utmost respect for our freedom. He who created us without us did not want to save us without us.

 
Homily
31 December 2022

 
 
 
Mary, Theotokos
 


The Mother of God hears our petitions; holding her Son in her arms, she blesses us and brings us the tender love of God made flesh. Mary gives us hope.Homily
1st January 2023

 
Homily
1st January 2023

 
 
 
Mary, Theotokos
 


Holy Mother of God, teach us to find time for God and for others. 

 
Homily
1 January 2021

 
 
 
Mary, Theotokos
 


Holy Mother of God...you know how to cherish things in your heart. Care for us, bless our time, and teach us to find time for God and for others. 

 
Homily
1 January 2021

 
 
 
Mary, Theotokos
 


The Mother of God is the Mother of the Church and Her maternal tenderness reaches all.

 
Homily
31 December 2019

 
 
 
Mary, Theotokos
 


To celebrate Mary as Mother of God and our Mother, at the beginning of the New Year, means recalling a certainty that she will accompany our days.

 
Homily
1 January 2017

 

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