December 8, 2024 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
+ From the Gospel according to Luke (1:26-38) In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, full of grace, the Lord is with you.” At his words she was greatly troubled and pondered what kind of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be…
