Solemnity Of Mary – The Holy Mother Of God

A group of clergy in a small U.S. town decided to put up a Christmas crib in the town square. They approached various individuals for a donation. On the priest’s list was the editor of the local weekly who favored the idea until the priest remarked, “Many people especially the children will be inspired to see Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the animals right here in the center of town.”

The editor snapped, “Mary must be left out. That would be promoting your denomination.” The priest countered, “Tell you what. You tell me how we can show a birth without a mother and I’ll agree to leave Mary out.” The mother was with her child in the town square. …

Solemnity Of Mary – The Holy Mother Of God Read More »