Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

El Nacimiento de la Virgen by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz

Picture Source Idle Speculations. Thanks Terry!
It is typical in the Church to celebrate a saint's death-day instead of the saint's birthday, for "the Church always argued that it was premature to celebrate a birthday because the rest of the life of the person born on that day was subject to su ch ambiguity" (Pope Benedict XVI). The birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary is an exquisite exception since "her soul was the space from which God was able to gain access into humanity" (Pope Benedict XVI). "Today God welcomes on earth the holy throne which he had prepared for himself. He who established the heavens in wisdom has fashioned a living heaven" (Byzantine Liturgy).
From The Magnificat September 8th reading, Vol. 12 No. 7

Litany in Honor of the Holy Infancy of
The Blessed Virgin by St. John Eudes

Lord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, hear us, Have mercy on us.

Infant Jesus, graciously hear us, Have mercy on us.

God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the World, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.

Holy Infant Mary, Pray for us.

Infant Daughter of the Father, Pray for us.

Infant, Mother of the Son, Pray for us.

Infant, Spouse of the Holy Ghost, Pray for us.

Infant, fruit of the prayers of thy parents, Pray for us.

Infant, Sanctuary of the Holy Trinity, Pray for us.

Infant, riches of thy father, Pray for us.

Infant, delight of thy mother, Pray for us.

Infant, honor of thy father, Pray for us.

Infant, honor of thy mother, Pray for us.

Infant, miracle of nature, Pray for us.

Infant, prodigy of grace, Pray for us.

Immaculate in thy Conception, Pray for us.

Most holy in thy Nativity, Pray for us.

Most devout in thy Presentation, Pray for us.

Masterpiece of God's grace, Pray for us.

Aurora of the Sun of Justice, Pray for us.

Beginning of our joy, Pray for us.

End of our evils, Pray for us.

Infant, joy of earth, Pray for us.

Pattern of our charity, Pray for us.

Model of our humility, Pray for us.

Infant, most powerful, Pray for us.

Infant, most mild, Pray for us.

Infant, most pure, Pray for us.

Infant, most obedient, Pray for us.

Infant, most poor, Pray for us.

Infant, most meek, Pray for us.

Infant, most amiable, Pray for us.

Infant, most admirable, Pray for us.

Infant, incomparable, Pray for us.

Infant, health of the sick, Pray for us.

Comfortess of the afflicted, Pray for us.

Refuge of Sinners, Pray for us.

Hope of Christians, Pray for us.

Lady of the Angels, Pray for us.

Daughter of the Patriarchs, Pray for us.

Desire of the Prophets, Pray for us.

Mistress of the Apostles, Pray for us.

Strength of Martyrs, Pray for us.

Glory of the Priesthood, Pray for us.

Joy of Confessors, Pray for us.

Purity of Virgins, Pray for us.

Queen of all Saints, Pray for us.

Infant, our Mother, Pray for us.

Infant, Queen of our hearts, Pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, Infant Jesus.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, Infant Jesus.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, Infant Jesus.

Infant Jesus, Hear us.

Infant Jesus, Graciously hear us.

O almighty and merciful God, Who through the cooperation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of the Immaculate Infant Mary that she might be the worthy Mother of Thy Son, and didst preserve her from all stain, grant that we who venerate with all our hearts her most holy childhood, may be freed, through her merits and intercession, from all uncleanness of mind and body, and be able to imitate her perfect humility, obedience and charity. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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