We celebrate the liturgical feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary on January 1st, which is the Octave  of Christmas (eight days after Christmas). The feast is a celebration of Mary’s motherhood of Jesus. Calling Mary “Mother of God” is the highest honour we can give to her.  Just as Christmas honours Jesus as the “Prince of Peace”, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God honours Mary as the “Queen of Peace”. New Year’s Day is also designated as the “World Day of Peace".

Spend a quiet moment today praying a "Hail Mary."