Mary and Eve
In the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the old Eve is replaced by the new Eve, the Blessed Virgin Mary. There are three attributes that separate the new Eve from the old Eve aside from the title "Blessed Virgin" which is the mark of the Immaculate Conception as well as the perfect holiness of God. First, learn us learn for her obedience and not from the disobedience of Eve. Second, learn from the responsibility of Mary vis-a-vis the irresponsibility of Eve. Eve blamed the serpent while she was the one who was responsible for the choice she made. Thirdly, Mary's fruit is Jesus while Eve became the mother of humankind. What kind of fruits will we produce on this earth - weak or strong youth? Be strong to follow Jesus.