January 1, 2026, on the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
From Father Gabriel’s Desk
Dear Beloved Mothers and Grandmothers,
Greetings to all of you. As we begin this new year in prayer celebrating the Motherhood of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we thank our Lord Jesus for the gift of the blessed Mother to us. Let us also thank God for each one of you and for the sacred vocation entrusted to you. Let us pray that this new year may be filled with grace, peace, and renewed strength for you and your families.
On this Solemnity of the Blessed Mother, we look to the Virgin Mary as our example and intercessor. Mary teaches us how to trust God completely, how to remain faithful in prayer, and how to place our families lovingly into His hands. In all the circumstances in those joyful moments as well as in those difficult ones. Sacred Scripture tells us that the Blessed Mother pondered God’s work in her heart and never ceased to hope.
Dear Mothers through your apostolate of prayer, through your intercession, God is working in ways we may not always see. As you continue to pray for your children, your spouses, and your families, be encouraged through the example of the Blessed Mother to persevere like she did. Stand firm in faith, trusting that the Lord hears every prayer and walks with you each step of the way.
May this new year 2026 deepen your prayer life, strengthen your families with peace and joy, and fill your homes with God’s peace. May the Will of God reign always in your families and may the Blessed Mother whose Solemnity we celebrate today help you continue to be women of faith, courage, and love, leading your families ever closer to her Son, Our Lord Jesus.
From today’s reading I leave you with this prayer:
May the Lord Bless you and keep you.
May the Lord let His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
May the Lord look upon you with kindness and give you peace.
And May the Blessing of Almighty God, The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit descend upon each one of you, your children, and your families, and remain with you forever. Amen
Fiat,
+Fr. Gabriel Barrera.