Messages and Homilies

Homilies of
Archbishop Richard Smith

Friday, January 1, 2010
Mary Mother of God

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Today we mark three important events. First,we honour Mary under her supreme title as Mother of God. Second, on this first day of the new year we mark the passing of time. Finally, we observe today the World Day of Prayer for Peace. The three are related. As we ponder the mystery of Mary, we find help to appreciate the real meaning of time and the way to true peace in our hearts and in our world.

. . . From her relation to Jesus Christ Mary is mother of God, yes; she is also mother of the Church. She is the mother of Him who is the head of the Church. She is the one of whom Christ spoke from the Cross when he said to St. John, and through John to us: "Behold your Mother." Mary is the Mother of God; she is the mother of the Church; and she is, therefore, our mother as well. read more