September 8, 2021: The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mary lived in humble circumstances, and God chose her for an immense role, to be an instrument in His plan of salvation by birthing the Son of God in the world.

As disciples, we follow the same way Mary did.  He has chosen us to be born in the circumstances we are in, and calls each of us to play a special part as instruments in His plan of salvation.  In the midst of the challenges of answering the call, we rejoice in Him who calls us and in whom we have such great purpose in our lives.  He sustains us by the Holy Spirit that brought Christ into the world through Mary, who is forever blessed for the role she had.  We are blessed, too, in fulfilling our roles.