Reflections on the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary — 8 December 2025

Reflections on the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The feast of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary invites us to ponder the miraculous beginning of Mary's life, chosen from the very start to bear the Son of God.



As we celebrate this holy day, we are reminded of the importance of purity and readiness to do God's will, just as Mary was prepared from her very conception to say 'yes' to God's plan.

Heavenly Father, as we reflect on the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, help us to be open to your will in our own lives and to be vessels of your love and grace. May we follow Mary's example of faith and obedience. Amen.

Go in peace, ready to say 'yes' to God's plan for you.

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Who were they?

The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The feast commemorates the belief in the Immaculate Conception of Mary, that she was conceived without original sin.

The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Annunciation celebrates the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary that she would conceive and bear the Son of God.

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Nativity marks the birth of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who would become the vessel of God's love and salvation for the world.

This post was prepared with the assistance of AI.

This page is based on The Calendar from the Church of England, which includes Principal Feasts and other Principal Holy Days. For more information, see the Church of England website.