DAILY- HOMILY

SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
FEAST OF THE BIRTH OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
SATURDAY 22ND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME - YEAR I

ROMANS 8:28-30
Brothers and sisters: We know that all things work for good for those
who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he
foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son,
so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he
predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and
those he justified he also glorified.

MATTHEW 1:18-23
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary
was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found
with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a
righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to
divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of
the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David,
do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is
through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She
will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save
his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the
Lord had said through the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall be with
child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means
"God is with us."

REFLECTION
The introduction for today's celebration in the Roman Missal writes:
"The Church, in keeping a solemn feast for the birthday of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, celebrates the dawning of the Redemption over the world
when, after a long period of waiting, she who was to be the Mother of
our Savior was born.

Mary occupies a unique place in the history of salvation. Heaven
rejoices at her birth. The Lord reserves for her the highest mission
ever commended to any creature. We rejoice in the certainty that the
Mother of God is our Mother too." God had already planned our
salvation from imminent "death".

Just as Mary had been chosen before her birth to be the Mother of God,
God also prepares for the salvation of all people. "I knew you even
before you were born." Today's feast helps us be aware that we are not
merely recipients of salvation; like Mary, we are also transmitters.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray ...
... for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
... for the strength, healing and speedy recovery of:
- Ma. Theresa Reyes-Tuliao
- Ian Reyes
- Ria Necesario
- Lance & Audrey Olona
- Milagros Reyes
- Jose Lim and Bobby Pilar
- Catalina Coz
- Matet Rey
- Tom Diokno
- Ely
... for the personal intentions of:
- Pauline
- Bro. Nanding
... for the eternal repose of the soul of Cesar Gomez Eternal rest grant
unto him and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he and all the
dearly departed rest in peace.
... for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Bishop Nestor C. Cariño D.D.
- Birthday: Vino Nañagas
- Birthday: Fr. Rodney Hart, S.J.
- Health and Thanksgiving: Cynthia R. Manzano
- In Memoriam (+): Esperanza U. Que (May 5, 1919 - Sep 8, 2002)
... for world peace and reconciliation.

Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers
and for those who need our prayers the most.

Have a good day!

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