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Mary, Mother of God and Blessing Our Children

By: Father Willy Raymond, C.S.C. January 1st, 2023

Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God. On this day, the launching of a new year, it has been a tradition in many Catholic cultures for the father or grandfather to bless the children one by one.