“Madonna and Child” (detail) by Sassoferrato
“The Word Himself, born of Mary who was still a Virgin, rightly received in birth the recapitulation of Adam, thereby recapitulating Adam Himself.” (Saint Irenaeus; Bishop of Lyons; ca. A. D. 140 – ca. A. D. 202; Against Heresies; Jurgens I § 223)
June 28 is the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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