Kobe Central Catholic Church
1st January, 2008 - 10:00 am Mass
Feast of the Solemity of Mary, Mother of God

"On the feast of Mary's motherhood we begin a new year, May the Lord make it for us a year of grace, in which we use the time God gives us to serve God and his people well... May this hear become indeed a year of grace."

Exerpt from the beginning of the day's liturgy

Depiction of the Nativity: Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus. Also shepherds on the left and the kings on the right.

Congregation during the Mass prays for world peace and peace between all: those close to us and those very different from us.