"Not everyone gets a birthday on the liturgical calendar. The Church, by honoring Mary's nativity today, celebrates her as one privileged from birth by a particular love of God, as the 'favored one' (Luke 1:28). None of us were immaculately conceived and, chances are, we won't be assumed into heaven at death either. Is this unfair?
"For this feast, Saint Paul declares the central mystery behind any discussion of grace, turning us first to the divine cause of Mary's holiness . . ."
In a recent commentary, Brother Linus Martz, O.P., reflected on our Blessed Mother and some of the reasons why the Church celebrates her birthday today (8 September).
To access Br. Linus' complete reflection, please visit:
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