Happy Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patronal Feast Day of the United States of America and titular Feast Day of the Sisters of Christian Charity, Daughters of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception. Today, Sisters of Christian Charity around the world renew their vows. Please pray for us and with us as -- "In response to God's call" -- we strive to seek God's Will alone and give Christ's love to everyone in cheerful, wholehearted service.
Here is a portion of a prayer of Pope John Paul II as he celebrated this Feast in 2002:
"Pray, O Mother, for all of us.
Pray for humanity who suffers poverty and injustice,
violence and hatred, terror and war.
Help us to contemplate with the rosary
the mysteries of Him who "is our peace",
so that we will all feel involved
in a persevering dedication of service to peace.
Pray for us, Mother of hope!
"Give us days of peace, watch over our way.
Let us see your Son as we rejoice in heaven". Amen!"
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