Feast
September
Mic 5:1-4 or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6ab, 6c; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23
Introduction
The Bible, including today's readings, sees Mary in function of her Son; nothing more is said about her in the Gospel than what illustrates and serves Christ's mission. Her inconspicuous and self-effacing service is very telling about her character and role—and at the same time about our mission: to witness quietly to the pre-eminence of Christ, to serve him, to be open to his salvation, to live for others.