Jan. 15, 2023: Our Lady of the Sowing

We Remember on This Day the Blessèd Virgin

Alleluia!

We remember on this day the Blessed Virgin.
With the angels we exult and sing God’s praises and celebrate.
Even in their tombs, the dead rejoice as creation sings.
May God bless us as we honor you, O Mary,
and upon us may he pour abundant mercy.
Alleluia! We ask for your prayers.

Alleluia!

In the land of Ephesus the dew was falling
when John wrote and taught the Church to honor Mary three times a year.
January when we plant the seeds, May for all the wheat,
and the month of August for the grapes we harvest.
Mary, these three feasts depict the life God gives us.
Alleluia! We ask for your prayers.

Alleluia!

Mary, you gave birth to Christ who gives the world life.
Intercede and ask of him to grant protection from harm and strife
and to keep his anger and his wrath far away from us.
May he lead us on the path of life and glory.
As we honor you this day, we sing his praises.
Alleluia! We ask for your prayers.

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Maronite hymn