145K views · 1.7K reactions | On December 8, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. What exactly is the Immaculate Conception? This video explains. *Photo credit spelling correction: "Gregory Schmitz" should be Gregory A. Shemitz | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Facebook

MARY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Monday 8 December 2025. Readings: Genesis 3:9-15,20, Ps. 98:1-4, Ephesians 1:3-6,11-12, Luke 1:26-38 “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” (Luke 1:38) By Immaculate Conception, we mean that Mary was conceived in the womb of her mother without sin. Long before the Word became flesh in her womb, God had already prepared the grounds by preserving Mary from Original Sin. How did we know that Mary was exempt from original sin? In

Monday, December 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated on December 8 to honor the Catholic dogma that Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin. This belief highlights God's grace and Mary's unique role in salvation history. Join us for Mass tomorrow at 9AM, 12PM, and 5:30PM. We hope to see you there! | Holy Cross Lafayette