#FeastoftheImmaculateConception

[anastpaul]

The Immaculate Conception of the Glorious and Ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Memorials of the Saints 8 December

The Immaculate Conception of the Glorious and Ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of God – 8 December.Patronages – barrel makers, coopers, cloth makers, cloth workers, soldiers of the United States, Spanish infantry, tapestry workers, upholsterers, Argentina, Brazil, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Guam, Nicaragua, Panama, Portugal, Tanzania, Tunisia, United States, 68 Diocese, 8…

[thxnews]

Pro-Life Unity: Mandaluyong's Grateful March

  A Call for Unity in Defense of Life

In a remarkable show of solidarity, pro-life advocates are preparing to gather in Mandaluyong City on December 8 for an interfaith prayer and march. The event, in honor of the Feast of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, is set to emphasize the significance of life and rally against any form of harm to humanity.   Pro-life Philippines Foundation President Highlights Purpose Bernard Canaberal, President of the Prolife Philippines Foundation, expressed the importance of this occasion as an opportunity for the community to unite in promoting the sanctity of life. In an interview with Church-run Radio Veritas, he urged advocates of pro-life and those involved in family and life ministries across religious denominations to join the cause. "This gathering is much attuned to the realities of our lives these days," he emphasized.  

A Day of Commemoration Begins with Mass

The event is scheduled to commence with a Mass at 7 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Ortigas Center. Following the solemn service, participants will embark on a march to the EDSA Shrine, symbolizing a collective stride towards a more life-affirming society.   Ecumenical Prayer for Unity Canaberal revealed that an ecumenical prayer would play a pivotal role in the event, with representatives from various religious denominations joining in solidarity. This diverse gathering aims to foster a sense of unity beyond individual beliefs and affiliations.  

"A Walk of Gratitude" – This Year's Theme

The theme for this year's gathering is "A Walk of Gratitude for Life, the Filipino Family, and Global Peace." The chosen theme reflects a deep acknowledgment of issues that resonate with everyone's lives, transcending cultural and religious boundaries.   Parañaque Bishop Emphasizes Collective Responsibility Bishop Jesse Mercado, the President of the Family and Life ministry of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and spiritual director of Prolife, encouraged Christians to actively participate in the event. In a statement, he expressed hope that the gathering would inspire unity in devotion to life, family, and world peace, sending a powerful message of hope to the world. In the spirit of shared values and a commitment to a brighter future, the Pro-Life Advocates' interfaith prayer and march promise to be a momentous occasion, fostering unity and hope among participants of diverse backgrounds.   Sources: THX News & Philippine News Agency. Read the full article

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[chen0193]

Vigil Mass on the Feast of The Immaculate Conception at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Balmoral. An important Filipino feast day of Mary, the Patron Saint of the Philippines. As Uncle rushed in for the Vigil Mass, he apologised to Msgr Bernard Kiely (at the Church entrance) for running late. ”You’re not late, he replied, ”you're only late if you arrive after the collection”. Being the 2nd Sunday of Advent, 2 candles are lit on the Christmas wreath. #feastoftheimmaculateconception #marymotherofgod #patronsaintofthephilippines #2ndsundayofadvent #goodshepherdchurch #balmoral (at Good Shepherd Catholic Church Balmoral) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5yRpcCJCmN/?igshid=rpcmv35tdzud

[revcruz]

"Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence." #art #artph #MamaMary #OurLady #Catholic #Faith #catholiclife #painting #illustration #catholicsofinstagram #catholicfaith #prayer #apostles #mothermary #mamamary #blessedvirginmary #immaculateconception #maryimmaculate #feastoftheimmaculateconception https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl5j5DzO1Ci/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cut-pound-retail]

Feast Of The Immaculate Conception #feastoftheimmaculateconception (at Dewsbury) https://www.instagram.com/cutpoundretail/p/CXM2hAdNn79/?utm_medium=tumblr

[whatsupbee]

Happy #feastoftheimmaculateconception y’all 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻Have a blessed Monday my friends (at Perry, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/B52ykGEHqcb/?igshid=1azaanp0tmwbm

[tmjb9]

Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a dogma that recognizes the importance that Mary plays in salvation history. Under this title, she is the patroness of the United States. Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. —In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered the house of Zechari′ah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;
for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
And his mercy is on those who fear him
from generation to generation.
He has shown strength with his arm,
he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,
he has put down the mighty from their thrones,
and exalted those of low degree;
he has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent empty away.
He has helped his servant Israel,
in remembrance of his mercy,
as he spoke to our fathers,
to Abraham and to his posterity forever.” ---Luke 1:39-55 #FeastOfTheImmaculateConception #ImmaculateConception #PatronessOfTheUnitedStates #AveMaria #Magnificat #HailMary #BlessedAmongWomen #December8 #Luke1 https://www.instagram.com/p/B50y8HgHh1h/?igshid=a944nia61g5l

[anastpaul]

One Minute Reflection – 8 December – Blessed art thou among women … St John Damascene

One Minute Reflection – 8 December – “The Month of the Divine Infancy and the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary” – The Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Proverbs 8:22-35, Luke 1:26-28 – Scripture search here: https://www.drbo.org/ “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women” – Luke 1:28 REFLECTION – “Today the Creator of all things, the Word Who…

[rqlalcr16]

"Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word."  Today is the Feast of Immaculate Conception ⚘️ May everyone feel the blessing 🙏 #FeastOfTheImmaculateConception💟 (at Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl5AXHDJ2eN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[unicorngorillahybrid]

I am the mother of fair love, and of fear, and of knowledge, and of holy hope. In me is all grace of the way and of the truth, in me is all hope of life and of virtue. Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 24:24-25 Hail Mary, full of grace, the LORD is with thee; blessed art Thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. O Mary, Conceived without Sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee. #feastoftheimmaculateconception #immaculata #ourladyoffatima #ourladyofmountcarmel #ourladyoftheholyrosary #ourladyofpeaceandgoodvoyage #ourladyoflourdes (at General Santos City) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrF7dzAH46r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=caxct17gspcs

[crossingthejordan]

“God waits patiently for me to wake up, grow up, come to the awareness that great works take time, that nothing truly worthwhile can be rushed… How difficult it is not to interfere, to try to take over, to go it alone. But God cannot succeed without me. God needs my whole-hearted cooperation in this work.” - Jean Royer // #feastoftheimmaculateconception (at Saint Vincent Archabbey)

[chrisandnikkitravel]

As today is The Feast of the Immaculate Conception we decided to visit the Ermiter on the hill and look down on the world. Our campsite isn’t small it’s just a long way away! #feastoftheimmaculateconception #fatherted

[among-the-gently-mad]

To M💖ry I have often been accused of wearing my heart on my sleeve. As if it was some kind of offense and that it was something that I should be guilty of. People tell me that I’m too sensitive to thrive in this world. That I should wear an armor in order to survive. As if courage comes in metals and steel. I sometimes get mocked for being transparent. As if wearing disguises is the way to live. I spent most of my adult life trying to cure those “malaise” until God made me realized that I am not sick. That I was “fearfully and wonderfully made”. People don’t always treat you the way that you deserved. But it doesn’t make your being YOU any less. Nothing and noone could make anyone of you lesser than who God made you to be. Don’t let them tell you who you are. They are fleeting and their words are, too. Tearing down strongholds is a journey that one should not walk alone. We are blessed to have that someone, that one constant in our lives whom God made and Jesus shared with us to be our Mother, our Champion, our Bestfriend, our biggest Fan -- M💖ry. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. 🙏🏼 St. Gabriel, Strength of God, give us strength 💪🏼 Happy Feast of the Immaculate Conception! #ImmaculateConception #FeastoftheImmaculateConception #Finally a #Holiday #❤️ #RomanCatholic #Catholic #Mary #ToMary #BlessedVirginMary #Blessed #Pray #🙏🏼 #Love #Faith #Hope #Grace #StGabriel

[catholiccruisesandtours]

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the solemn celebration of belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. It is universally celebrated on December 8, nine months before the feast of the Nativity of Mary, which is celebrated on September 8.

In the Latin rite of the Catholic Church, December 8th is the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. In the United States and in a number of other countries, it is a holy day of obligation.

Webmasters's insight:

When December 8th falls on Saturday, the precept of attending Mass is still observed in the United States, even though it will mean going to Mass two days in a row! #CatholicCruisesAndTours

#FeastOfTheImmaculateConception 

[allisonscola]

December 8 is the Festa dell’Immacolata or the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which is celebrated throughout Italy. One of the most breathtaking churches in all of Sicily is the baroque church, Chiesa dell’Immacolata Concezione (The Church of the Immaculate Conception) in Palermo, where this photo of me was taken earlier this year. Above the altar is the painting “Immacolata Concezione” from 1637-1640 by Pietro Novelli il Monrealese. The feast recognizes that the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin — something with which, in Catholic dogma, every person is considered to have been born. Towns throughout Sicily celebrate this feast with processions or gatherings celebrating the Virgin Mary. #feastoftheimmaculateconception #festa #festadell'immacolata #immaculateconception #divinefeminine #madonna #mary #virginmary #mariaimmacolata #experiencesicily #sicily #sicilia #siciliabedda #sizilien #italy #italia #italien #sicilytourism #sicilytravel #sicily_tourism #sicily_travel #sicilians_world #ig_sicily #siciliaph #siciliafoto #fotosicilia #sicilyphoto #instasicilia #gf_italy #siculamenteDoc #sicily_tricolors #ig_visitsicily (at Chiesa dell'Immacolata Concezione al Capo)