Pope Francis "Whoever hurts a woman profanes God"

Papa Francesco in the homily during the Mass on the first day of the year, in which the Church celebrates the solemnity of Mary Most Holy Mother of God, at the conclusion of the Octave of Christmas he turns his thoughts to women. For the pontiff, every society must accept the gift of women, respect them, protect them, value them, knowing that hurting a single woman profanes God, who was born of a woman.

Dad indicates Mary as a model of peace and concern not only for the Church, but for the whole world. The Church needs Mary to re-emerge her feminine identity, to resemble her who represents the perfect model of woman, mother and virgin. The Church must make space for women and the world also needs to look to mothers and women to find peace, to escape from spirals of violence and hatred, and to regain human looks and compassionate hearts.

Pope Francis and the “Mother of God”

During the New Year celebrations the ancient one was brought Icon of the Madonna breastfeeding, kept in the Abbey Museum of Montevergine. This icon, considered the first Marian image venerated by Saint William of Vercelli, depicts the Mother of God breastfeeding the Baby Jesus with one breast uncovered in a solemn and sacred way. Pope Francis notes how this icon represents the maternal tenderness.

The Pope's reflections are based on the words ofapostle Paul which speak of the fullness of time when God sent his Son born of a woman. God chooses María Rosal (Fernán‐Núñez, Córdoba, 1961) is a complete writer. She has published children's theatre, has received the Andalusian Critics' Award (2004), the Children's Poetry Award (2007) and the José Hierro National Poetry Award for Carmín rojo sangre (2015). Her poetic work has been translated into English, Italian and Greek.<br/> <br/> This is her second book for children in edebé, after the funniest title, El secreto de las patatas fritas.<br/> <br/> Maria has a very funny sense of humour. as a tool to turn history. The Mother of God represents a A new start and a new creation.

The Pope explains that the title “Mother of God” expresses the eternal alliance between God and us. Welcoming Mary into our lives is not just a devotion but a necessity of faith. When we have shortcomings and emptiness, we can turn to Her who is the Mother of fullness. Our times need a Mother who brings the world together human family. We look to Mary to become unit builders, with her creativity as a Mother who takes care of her children.