SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY || Daily TV Mass, 08th Dec, 2025

Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Parish Catholic Mass Today - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Main Celebrant: Fr. James Patrick Jjumba MCCJ - - FIRST READING “I will put enmity between your seed and her seed.” A reading from the Book of Genesis (GENESIS 3: 9 - 15, 20) -RESPONSORIAL PSALM Taken from Psalm 98: 1bcde, 2 - 3ab, 3cd - 4 (R.) 1ab And the response is; R/. O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders. -SECOND READING ”God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world.” A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (EPHESIANS 1: 3 - 6, 11 - 12) The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a significant feast day in the Catholic Church, celebrated on December 8. It commemorates the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin, preserved from the moment of her conception. Key Points About the Immaculate Conception: Definition: The Immaculate Conception means Mary was conceived without original sin or its stain, making her "full of grace" from the start. Dogma: Officially defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854 through the apostolic constitution "Ineffabilis Deus". Scriptural Basis: While not explicitly mentioned in Scripture, the doctrine is inferred from passages like Genesis 3:15 and Luke 1:28. Celebration: A Holy Day of Obligation, marked by special Masses and devotions honoring Mary. Theological Significance: Highlights Mary's unique role in salvation history as the Mother of God, emphasizing her purity and holiness.- The Immaculate Conception is distinct from the Virgin Birth, which refers to Jesus' conception without a human father. Mary's Immaculate Conception prepared her to be the Mother of God, making her a model of Christian expectation and hope. -Thank you for the active participations and for always praying with us at Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Church -You can make your offertory, Tithe, Donation and support to the Church through Merchant codes: MTN - 723343 and Aitel: 4337117 or Centenary Bank A/C. No: 3010610108 and www.oulady ofafrica.org/donate (from any part of the World) - Don't MISS our daily Mass Livestream 7am (EAT). For update, Reflections, Homilies, Donations, visit; www.ourladyofafrica.org. -