Ma. CJ Plumentera 
Today, Dec. 8, is the Feast of Immaculate Conception. In the Philippines and in other predominantly Catholic countries, today is also a holiday.
According to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C., for members of the Catholic faith, the Immaculate Conception is “not just significant, it is essential.” “Because of the grace of God, Mary was preserved from sin. Because Mary was preserved from sin, she was prepared to become the sinless Mother of Jesus, who by his life, death, and resurrection, has ransomed us from sin. Because of Mary’s Immaculate Conception, because of her ‘yes’ to God, we have been redeemed, and given the promise of eternal life through the merits of Mary’s Son, Jesus.”
Today is a good day for all — Catholic or not — to take a breather; pause for a moment and reflect on the life, times, and sacrifices of Mary, Mother of God.
Words by Ma. Cj Plumentera
Layout by Irvin George Abrina
