MARY, OUR MOTHER

THE DIVINE BIRTH

3. The First-Born.
The Gospel says that Mary gave birth to Her first-born. Jesus was indeed Her first born. He is our Elder Brother. Then came we, who are also children of Mary. What happiness is ours! The Mother of God is our Mother also. Jesus is our Brother. Each one of us is a brother of Christ's. Have you ever reflected upon this? Have you ever paused to consider what all this means, on the part of God, on the part of men? This is the climax of bounty and love. This is the greatest glory and dignity to which you can aspire. A title so sweet that God would not even give it to His own angels. Mary is, indeed, the Queen of angels, but the angels cannot call Her Mother as we can whenever we kneel before the cradle of Jesus. In the presence of this Mother, think and relish these most sweet truths.