Lil Red Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION In 1969, the feast of Mary, Mother of God (formerly celebrated on October 11) was transferred to January 1. The celebration of Mary as "Mother of God" is the oldest of all Marian celebrations, going back at least to the third century. The title is familiar because it is part of the Hail Mary ("Holy Mary, mother of God...."). But in the early 400's great controversy surrounded it. Some argued that Mary was the Mother of Christ, but calling her Mother of God was going too far. The other side argued that Jesus is truly God, and in bearing Jesus, Mary bore God. The Council of Ephesus in 431 resolved the matter, affirming that Mary is truly "Mother of God." The documents of the council were in Greek, and the term used for Mary was "theotokos" which means "God-bearer." God bless, readings are up in the Word...werd phorum. :wub: :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Thanks, I was just driving home today wondering whether or not tomorrow was a Holy Day of Obligation. Now I don't have to ask! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 (edited) Whoops only posted one letter, accidentally hit enter instead of the quote button or something rather! Edited December 31, 2003 by the_rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 I'm trying to bring a few youth to mass that don't go to mass, to get them back into that habit of recieving Christ's body and blood, so then they would want to recieve him weekly if not daily during the summer! (Weekly year round) The kid i'm hoping to take, wants to go to church but has to ask for PERMISSION! Anyways, he always complained, "Why do I have to go to Church, it's so boring" And now he wants to go since I asked him. Amazing what God does to some people isn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted December 31, 2003 Author Share Posted December 31, 2003 cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immaculata Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Going to Mass w/ my family tonite! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 It turns out now he can't go because his sister has head lice, Gosh Darn it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 heres the Hail Holy Queen prayer in Latin!! ^_^ Salva Regina, Mater misericordiae; Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus, exsules, filii Hevae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrimarum valle. Eia ergo, Advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte. Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende. O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria. Ora pro nobis sancta Dei Genitrix. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi. oh how i love feastdays!! especially for Our Lady!! how she loves all of us......though many do not recognize Her -_- Her only desire is to lead us all to Her Son, Jesus. may this holy day of obligation bring us all closer to Our Holy Mother Mary, and that through Her intercession we acn come to know, love and serve Jesus as She did. :wub: Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death AMEN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Well I gotta go get ready for mass in matter of fact. Be back after mass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted December 31, 2003 Author Share Posted December 31, 2003 It turns out now he can't go because his sister has head lice, Gosh Darn it! that's too bad, hopefully soon you can take him.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted December 31, 2003 Author Share Posted December 31, 2003 thanks, flowery, that was amesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Yes as Little flower said, Mary please pray for our sinfulness, that in this new year as we kick it off by venerating her, may be started off the right way!!!!! By going to church and praying the rosary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Yes as Little flower said, Mary please pray for our sinfulness, that in this new year as we kick it off by venerating her, may be started off the right way!!!!! By going to church and praying the rosary! you said it rev!! WE LOVE OUR LADY, MARY, MOTHER OF GOD!!! :cheer: :cheer: all of heaven will be singing tomorrow!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 thanks, flowery, that was amesome! no thank YOU!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 31, 2003 Share Posted December 31, 2003 Well I gotta go get ready for mass in matter of fact. Be back after mass! pray for us!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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