Gaze upon Mary, recall the wonder of divine adoption, Pope tells faithful
January 02, 2015
During his January 1 Angelus address, Pope Francis told the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square that “it is impossible to separate contemplation of Jesus, the Word of life who is made visible and tangible, from contemplation of Mary, who has given Him her love and her human flesh.”
Reflecting upon the fourth chapter of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, the Pope said that Christ came “to ransom those under the law, and the ransom occurred with the death of Christ on the Cross … Incorporated in Him, men and women really become children of God. This amazing transition takes place in us with Baptism.”
“At the beginning of a new year, it is good to remember the day of our Baptism: we rediscover the gift received in that Sacrament which has regenerated us to new life – the divine life,” he added. “And this through Mother Church, which has as a model Mother Mary.”
Recalling that January 1 is the World Day of Peace, whose theme is “No longer slaves, but brothers,” the Pope told the faithful that “we are all called to combat every form of slavery and to build fraternity — all of us, each one according to his or her own responsibility.” He concluded by entrusting these intentions to Mary, repeating the ancient Marian prayer, Sub tuum praesidium.
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Further information:
- Pope at Angelus: fix your gaze on Mary the Mother of God (Vatican Radio)
- Angelus Domini - 2015.01.01 (Vatican YouTube)
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