Birthday of Mary, the Blessed Mother

…every Catholic home in which the Mother of God is venerated will celebrate reverently these days: her birthday on September 8th and her feast day on September 12 (the feast of the Holy Name of Mary). These could be celebrated in almost the same way as the birthday and feast day of the mother of the house: her place (statue or picture on the wall)decorated with flowers and evergreens according to the season; vigil lights; a special song added in her honor at the family’s morning and evening prayers; a little celebration with perhaps some reading. There are many ways to honor someone we love.