Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Romans 8:28
We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
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Today, we celebrate the birthday of Mama Mary. She was the Mother of God in his human nature. This special role of Mary in salvation history is exemplified by her acceptance of Christ into her womb, her offering of Him to God at the Temple, her search for Him ‘til she found Him in the temple, her urging him to perform His first miracle in Cana, and her standing at the foot of the Cross at Calvary.
Since her immaculate conception, she already knows her purpose in life. Mama Mary was already destined to be great and be the mother of the greatest One. She knows the she has to feel loneliness as her son has to leave her so he can fulfill his mission of bringing the good news. She knows that she has to suffer emotionally as her son is being led to the cross and die. It is not a happy life but rather a joyful and fulfilling one.
It is not anymore important whether we celebrate on the 8th, or on the 9th or in July. What is important now is that in Mama Mary’s birth, God has given her a chance in life to be the mother of our Lord. A chance that was not given to anyone before, is not being given to anyone now and will not anymore be given to anyone in the future. She is our obedient mother, the queen of heaven and earth.
Everyone of us is given that one chance to follow our purpose in life. Ask God about it, and once you knew it, follow it with all your heart, being obedient to the Lord until the end.
Happy Birthday, Mama Mary! We are indeed very thankful to God for giving us a perfect Mother. Mama Mary, please continue to pray for your children, for the many times we are not worthy in the presence of God because of our sins and wickedness. Thank you for the comfort that you give whenever I ask it from you. Thank you for being with me always, praying with me to God the Father for all my needs. You are a perfect creation of God. In you, God shows how much He loves us.
With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
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