24
03
2026
2026
Why is the Virgin Mary at the heart of Christmas?
At Christmas, the light that catches our eyes is that of the Christ Child, born in the poverty of a cot. Yet at the heart of this holy night, a presence remains essential, silent and deeply loving. The Virgin Mary occupies a central place in the celebration of Christmas, not by chance, but because she is the one through whom God chose to give himself to the world.To understand why Mary is at the heart of Christmas is to enter into the mystery of a God who comes through the humility, trust and love of a mother.
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