† Saints
Nativity
Blessed Virgin Mary
September 8
This Marian feast originated in the dedication of a church in Jerusalem, for Christian piety has always venerated the people and events that have prepared the birth of Jesus. Mary has a special place, and his birth is a matter of deep joy. In this basilica, which was to become the church of Santa Ana (XII century), St. John Damascene girl saluted the Virgin: "Hail, Forensic, divine sanctuary of the Mother of God ... Hail Mary, Ana sweet daughter ". Although the New Testament does not report direct data on the life of the Virgin Mary, venerated tradition birth eastern mid V century, placing it at the site of the present Basilica of "Santa Ana" in Jerusalem. The party went to Rome in the seventh century and was supported by Pope Sergius I. Your date of celebration does not have a clear origin, but led the party of "The Immaculate Conception" will be held on December 8 (nine months earlier). Pope Pius X removed this group celebration of holy days of obligation
Anthem
I
Today comes a clear star
so divine and heavenly
which, being star, is such
that the same sun rises from it.
Ann and Joachim, East
of that star divine
light exits clear and dignified
pure being eternally;
dawn clear and beautiful
can not be equal,
which, being star, is such
that the same sun rises from it.
Do not light any matches
how many embroider the sky,
because it is the humble soil
their feet the white moon:
born on the floor so beautiful
and so heavenly light,
which, being star, is such
that the same sun rises from it.
Glory to the Father, and the Son's glory
Glory to the Holy Spirit
for ever and ever. Amen.
Or
II
Sing now, because you are born you,
angels, great Lady,
and ensáyense from now
for when God is born.
Sing today to see it come
born his beautiful Queen,
the fruit they expect it
's who have grace.
Dignan, Mistress of you,
ye shall be his Lady,
and ensáyense from now
for when God is born.
For yet a fourteen
that ye abide in good time,
see the good that you give us,
remedy such damage.
Sing and say, for you,
that today are Lady,
ensáyense and now,
for when God comes.
And we hope that
arrives soon Bethlehem
also prepare
the heart and hands.
Go sowing, Madam,
peace our hearts,
and rehearse from now
for when God is born. Amen.
Prayer:
We beseech your children the gift of your grace, that, few have received the first fruits of salvation by the motherhood of the Virgin Mary, get increased peace on his birthday. Through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
