December 8th: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady

Father, we rejoice in the privilege of Mary’s Immaculate Conception,

which preserved her from the stain of sin

by the power of Christ’s redeeming death,

and prepared her to be the Mother of God.

Grant that through her prayers,

we may come to You,

cleansed from all sin.

Through Christ our Lord, amen.