According to the Catholic Church's calendar of saints, January 1st is a day of joy, dedicated to Mary, Mother of God. On this special day, set aside some time to pray with faith and joy ...

There, these fresh young voices sang the Litany of our Lady ... "To Jesus through Mary," CPB, 143. 19. "Mother of God and Our Mother," FG, 281 20. "Mother of God and Our Mother," FG, 278.

O Virgin most pure, wholly unspotted, O Mary, Mother of God, Queen of the universe, you are above all saints, the hope of the elect and the joy of all the blessed. It is you who have reconciled us ...