This feast day commemorates the dedication of the church of Saint Mary which was built in Jerusalem near the site of the temple. With this we recall this day , the presentation of Mary to the Lord by her parents in the temple when she was a small child. This is yet another reminder of the reason why we hold Mary in such high regard. Mary continues to be a shining example of purity, chastity, service and obedience. Through her "fiat", her eternal yes to the will of God, Mary shows us that the human condition need not be a deterrent to obtaining the kingdom of heaven.
This day especially may we thank her for her willingness to play such an integral part in our salvation history. As Mary acted selflessly on our behalf may we, in our own lives, seek the good of all our brothers and sisters by having the humilty, to ask God to reveal His will to us, and the courage to follow it.
Hail Mary, full of grace
the Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, mother of God
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen
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