Catholic Quote of the Day — from St. Irenaeus

by ICL Editor | January 1, 2016 12:02 am

Blessed Virgin Mary with Roses (detail) Artwork © by Jef Murray[1]

Blessed Virgin Mary with Roses (detail)
Artwork © by Jef Murray

“The Virgin Mary… being obedient to His word, received from an angel the glad tidings that she would bear God.” (Saint Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyons; Against Heresies, 5:19:1; A.D. 180)

January 1 is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. June 28 is the Memorial of St. Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr (A.D. 130 – 202).

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