Today, December 8, is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. What does "immaculate conception" actually mean? Here is a quote from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, as seen on CatholicCulture.org: Through the centuries the Church has become ever more aware that Mary, "full of grace" through God, was redeemed from the … Continue reading Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Pray for Us, Especially Those in the Path of Typhoon Ruby!