The Nativity of the Theotokos

Kontakion of the Mother of God

 Joachim and Anna were freed from the reproach of childlessness and Adam and Eve from the corruption of death, O Immaculate One, by thy holy nativity. And thy people, redeemed from the guilt of sin, celebrate thy birth by crying to thee: The barren woman gives birth to the Mother of God and the nurse of our life.

Let us take some time today to stop thinking of politics, and reflect upon the great mystery of God’s work with humanity. Today, we  are called to remember the birth of the Mother of God. Let us, her spiritual children, properly remember her day of birth by coming together as one united family, the Church. Let us please God by loving one another — over and above our personal opinions — so that we can indeed be one, even as God is one. That’s what we are called for — unity in love, not divisive hostility.