“Mary is born! The dawn announcing the coming salvation of mankind is at hand. The deep significance of Mary’s birth is expressed in the words of the Church: ‘Thy birth, O virgin Mother of God, has brought joy to the world; for from thee is to come forth the Sun of Justice, Christ our Lord, to dispel the curse and bring the blessing, to conquer death and bring us everlasting life. On this day a light broke forth to brighten the paths of men through all time. Let us, then, rejoice in Mary’s coming.’ By becoming the Mother of God she became also our Mother. As Mother of the Redeemer, she is also the Mother of the redeemed. Let us, then, rejoice in Mary’s coming.” — Fr. Bonaventure Hammer OFM
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Fr. Bonaventure Hammer continues: “Good children rejoice on the birthday of their parents and gratefully remember all the benefits they have received from them. Thus should we, also, celebrate the nativity of the Blessed Virgin by a grateful remembrance of the innumerable graces, individual and general, we received through her intercession.” Today, recite the Litany of Loreto, and celebrate the birthday of our Heavenly Mother with a slice of cake.
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