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Tuesday, December 8, 2026

Solemnity · The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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About today

The Church believes that Mary, from the first moment of her conception, was preserved from original sin by the merits of her Son. The solemnity on 8 December, patronal feast of the United States, is not about her apart from Christ: it is grace beforehand, the first work of the Redeemer in the one who would say yes. Prepared, she is still the handmaid. Ask today for a clean heart, and for a nation placed under her protection to become more worthy of it.

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The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary — Choose how you want to pray this hour:

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening

God, come to my assistance. Lord, make haste to help me.

Psalm I

Antiphon

Full of grace from the beginning — pray for us now.

Psalm 16 (15):5–9

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Psalm

The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup. It is you who will restore my inheritance to me. The lots have fallen upon me with clarity. And, indeed, my inheritance has been very clear to me. I will bless the Lord, who has bestowed understanding upon me. Moreover, my temperament has also corrected me, even through the night. I have made provision for the Lord always in my sight. For he is at my right hand, so that I may not be disturbed. Because of this, my heart has been joyful, and my tongue has exulted. Moreover, even my body will rest in hope.

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Antiphon

Full of grace from the beginning — pray for us now.

Nunc Dimittis

Antiphon

Salvation prepared for all peoples — hide us in it overnight.

Luke 2:29–32

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Canticle

“Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all peoples: the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.”

Glory Be

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Antiphon

Salvation prepared for all peoples — hide us in it overnight.

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For Mary and Dewey as they prepare for their upcoming wedding, may the Holy Spirit be with them and help grow their love for one another through Holy Matrimony.

R. Lord, have mercy.

Watch over the sick, the frightened, and those who have no safe place. Let your peace keep this house.

R. Lord, have mercy.

Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Closing prayer

God our Father, you give the Church this day of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Let the grace of this Hour stay with us in work and rest. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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