The Virgin Mary's Birthday
When was the Mother of God born? We can't know for certain, of course, but for almost 15 centuries now, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been celebrated on September 8. Those who are quick with math have already figured out that September 8 is exactly nine months after December 8--the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
In earlier centuries, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated with greater fanfare. Now, most Catholics probably don't even realize that the Church has a special feast day set aside to celebrate it. But, like the Immaculate Conception, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an important date in our salvation history. Christ needed a mother, and Mary's own conception and birth, therefore, are events without which Christ's own birth would have been impossible.
It's no surprise, then, that the Christians of the second century A.D. recorded the details of Mary's birth in such documents as the Protoevangelium of James and the Gospel of the Nativity of Mary. While neither document bears the authority of Scripture, they provide us with everything that we know about the life of Mary before the Annunciation, including the names of Saint Mary's parents, Saint Joachim and Saint Anna (or Anne). It's a good example of Tradition, which complements (while never contradicting) Scripture.
I’m so glad to have come upon this article. I’m celebrating this September 8th. I have so much to be thankful for thanks to our Mother…
our homeschool group celebrates with a picnic and we make a rosary using cupcakes [dyed baby blue]. after lunch we gather around the cupcakes and say a decade of Hail Marys. Its emotional to hear 60+ people [including the children's voices] saying the prayers. It also brings to light the importance of her birth and all mother’s births.
my name is mary ruth and i am a virgo. my first born was a son and he is a virgo. My birthday is 5 days after the virgin Marys. this is absolutely true and i can verify it .
All Glory and Praise to God Through Our Bessed Mother!
Happy Birthday Our Lady!! May you continue to intercede for all of us.. We love thee and thank thee for everything.. Amen
Blessing To Our Holy Blessed Lady Our Queen And Holy Mother,Dear Mary I Love You.Thankyou for awnsering so many of My Rosary Prayers Blessed and Happy Birthday,I Love U With All My Heart!!!!ThankYou Jesus For Our Holy Blessed Mother!!!!!Amen!!!!!!!
Thanks to The Lord Jesus thru His Blessed Virgin Mother willing to change ordinary water into The Best Wine in the First time the Miracle done that people ever drinking..Happy Birthday The Lovely Mother and thank you for your gift thru Your Son,Jesus in every 3times of praying’Salam Maria’..Thanks Lord Father..for Any Bless You ever Giving our family..Amen.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIRGIN MARY, YOU ARE SO GREAT TO ME. I CAN NOT EXPRESS MY THANKS FOR ALL THE BLESSINGS I HAVE RECEIVED FROM YOU. WHEN I AM IN NEED YOU ARE THE ONE I GO TO AND YOU HAVE NEVER FAILED ME AT. AGAIN HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND THANK YOU
Dear mother Mary,
Many happy returns of the day, happy birthday.May all
people of world know you and believe in you.I
need your support till my end of the life.Thou are only my hope and inspiration of my life.
Thank you.
Oh Queen of Heaven and Earth, Blessed are thou amongst women, happy birth day sweet Mother of our Saviour and Lord, Protect us always with your virginal mantle through Christ our Lord
Her Birthday is on December 12
Yes,Mother Mary is wonderful especially to those of us who believe in Her as our LORD*s most beautiful Mother.Wish u a belated happy birthday.You are a Mother indeed.Thank u for being with me always!
Happy Birthday to Our Lady Queen of Heaven. I love you so much, dearest Mother. Thank you for your steadfast loyalty and love, even though I don’t deserve it! Thank you for your intercession, eternal presence in my life and perfect example of a powerful spiritual mother, wife and woman of God.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR VIRGIN MARY.WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH. MERCEDES AND CISSY.
Mary, I feel so honored to have you as part of my life. You have given me inspiration through the toughest times in my life. You’ve given me comfort, and joy in times of sorrow. When there is a time of doubt, I can always count on you because of the incredible love you have for me. Thank You Mary; I love you always as well.