January 1, 2026 – Mary, Most Holy Mother of God

+ From the Gospel according to Luke (2:16-21)

The shepherds went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. When they saw him, they reported what had been told them about this child.
All who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.
When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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