Why We Celebrate the Day of the Unborn Child In many countries March 25 is celebrated as the Day of the Unborn. "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." Every human life begins not just as a biological process, but as a sacred act of creation. For the Catholic Church, March 25th marks the supreme intersection of divinity and humanity: the moment the Blessed Virgin Mary said "Yes" to God, and Jesus Christ was conceived in her womb by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Theological Heart of March 25th The choice of March 25th is deeply intentional. It is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord . In the Catholic tradition, this is the day we celebrate the conception of Christ. By celebrating the Day of the Unborn Child on this same date, the Church and faithful nations affirm a powerful truth: Christ’s humanity began at the moment of His conception, and therefore, the dignity of every human being is established at that same moment. "Before I formed you in...
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