The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. In the context of today's feast, it is good to ponder God's abundant blessing upon Mary, whom he predestined to be the mother of his Son by virtue of keeping her free from the corruption of original Sin. Join us and celebrate one of the greatest gifts of the Catholic Church - the gift of the Holy Eucharist and the precious blood of Jesus. Thank you for joining us.