This is the traditional papal visit to the statue of the Immaculate Conception at the foot of the Spanish Steps -- where Popes have come to pray and lay wreaths on December 8, since time immemorial.
I'm guaranteed at least one good homily today!
"We see it in Mary. The fact that she is completely near to God is also the reason why she is close to mankind. Thus, she can be the Mother of all consolation and all help, a Mother to whom anyone can turn in their weakness and sin for any need, because she has understanding for all and she is for all the open strength of creative goodness."
"Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,... Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted." - Heb 2
"It is in her that God stamped his own image,"
"[Christ] Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:" -Colossians 1:15
I am speechless! This homily was inspired by the Holy Spirit!
Frank
Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for posting this. I taped the Mass, but haven't been able to view it yet. It's wonderful to have the text available to read over.
Amen, thanks for posting and bttt
This is the Holy Father's homily on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Thank you freeper 'markomalley' for posting it.