An icon of the 'nursing Madonna' forms the backdrop for the Mass at St. Peter's on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 2024. | Vatican Media ...

Every January 1st, the Catholic Church honors Mary, Mother of God. On this day, take a moment to pray and ask for her protection for you and your family.

That is why, already at the Council of Ephesus in A.D. 431, the council fathers called Our Lady what we celebrate today: “Theotokos, Mother of God.” These are not just ancient debates.

“God’s ways are better than our ways,” he added. “Mary wanted to remain a virgin. She was willing to remain a virgin and yet be a mother.” (Story continues below) ...

Now our calendars go from A.D. 2022 to 2023. The Content of Our Celebration St. Paul goes on to say, “God sent forth his son born of a woman, born under the Law.” ...