The Role of Mary

Today, the Roman and Eastern Churches celebrate the birth of Mary, whose role as "God-Bearer" eventually became evident.  She is the door to salvation, for Jesus, the Redeemer and only Mediator between us and God, came to us through her. Marists world-wide celebrate this day as a major feast, for she models our role of "bringing Jesus forth" into the world by making him known and loved; we do this by our actions and words of kindness,compassion, forgiveness and genuine concern for one another. Mary's great faith, trust and willingness to do God's will present us with the blueprint upon which we base our relationship with God.  As we remember her and try to be more "Mary-like", may we also thank her for being our model in loving, serving God and one another, and pray the Hail Mary and Memorare frequently during the day.
Bro. Rene