Preparing for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Formally defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854 through Ineffabilis Deus, the Immaculate Conception declares that Mary, from the first moment of her existence, was preserved from original sin.
A Living Reality: Marian Apparitions Affirming the Immaculate Conception
In 1830, St. Catherine Labouré received visions of Mary in Paris connected to the Miraculous Medal. In Lourdes, Mary identified herself to St. Bernadette as the Immaculate Conception.
A Personal Encounter with Our Lady
As I prepared my own wedding, initially hoping to marry on December 8th but moving it a day later out of surrender to God’s will, Mary was my rock through the process, keeping my priorities straight.
Join Us in Prayer
Mary, conceived without sin, reminds us of the power of grace and God’s perfect plan for each of us.
