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| Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Photo courtesy of Cav. Patrick O'Boyle |
December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the patronal feast day of the United Staes of America and the Former Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. The pictured silver statue of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception was taken in the Royal Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro within the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta (Duomo di Napoli) in Naples, Italy.
Prayer to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
O most Holy Virgin, immaculate in body and spirit, look kindly on me as I implore your powerful intercession. O most Holy Mother, receive my prayers as I present them to God. (state your intentions here) O Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother, you intercede for us with your Son. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen.
