Today is a Holy Day of Obligation, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
O Most Holy Virgin, immaculate in body and spirit, look kindly on me as I implore your powerful intercession. O most Holy Mother, receive my prayers as I present them to God. O Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, you intercede for us with your Son. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
art: The Immaculate Conception, by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1768
