Feast of the Nativity of the Birthgiver of God

Last week, our parish celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Birthgiver of God, one of the great feasts of the Church. In the birth of the Theotokos, we see the beginning of God’s preparation for the coming of Christ into the world. Her life would become one of humility, obedience, and complete trust in God, culminating in her freely saying “yes” to His will at the Annunciation. The feast r...