The Beauty of Our Blessed Mother

May and October are traditionally months to celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary but September is also a special month. On September 8, the Church celebrates the birthday of Our Blessed Mother. Just think, 9 months earlier on December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, which is a feast about Mary. Today, we celebrate the memorial of the Most Holy Name of Mary. The antiphons for our Mass put this memorial into perspective. From the Entrance Antiphon: "Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, by the Lord God Most High, above all women on the earth; for he has so exalted your name that your praise shall be undying on our lips" (Jdt 13:18-19). The Communion Antiphon states: "All generations will call me blessed, for God has looked on his lowly handmaid" (Lk 1:48). The name of Our Blessed Mother is holy and we call upon her everyday as we seek her prayers and intercession. Have a blessed day!!!