COMMENTARY
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
08 September 2026
Reading 1: Micah 5: 2–5a
The Coming Ruler of God’s Kingdom: The Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ
“You, Bethlehem Ephrathah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel.”
Reading 1: Romans 8: 28–30
God Assures Deliverance from Struggling and Suffering
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him."
Gospel: Mathew 1: 1–16, 18–23
The Birth of Jesus Christ
“She will give birth to a son, and he will save his people from their sins.”
