Advent Devotional: Monday, December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Today is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in Orthodox and Roman faith communities. Mary, the mother of Jesus, is an important figure for the faith. Blessed Martin Luther had a special reverence for Mary, acknowledging her as the example of the saints because she willingly bore Christ into the world. Luther saw this as … Continue reading Advent Devotional: Monday, December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception