Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of thy incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping thy word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to thy will; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
8 Sept: feast of the Nativity of the BVM
Study for a painting of the Birth of the Virgin Mary Alessandro Casolani, c. 1584 (British Museum)
Smiley baby. pic.twitter.com/MGENnex0q1
— John McCafferty (@jdmccafferty) September 8, 2023