A Daily Quote to Inspire your Catholic Faith
« The Virgin Mary … being obedient to his word, received from an angel the glad tidings that she would bear God. »(Saint Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons; Against Heresies, 5:19:1; A.D. 180)
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is January 1. The Memorial of St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr (A.D. 130-202), is June 28.
Image :Blessed Virgin Mary with Roses | detail) / artwork © Jef Murray