Today we celebrate this feast which falls 9 months after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in December. The significance of the Feast of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception helps set the stage for the importance of Mary. Mary will later become blessed vessel for Jesus. In a sense, Mary will be the New Ark of the Covenant.
“Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Messiah.” Matthew 1:16
Most scholars agree that Matthew’s Gospel was written around 70 A.D. This was a highly patriarchal society. The mention of Mary’s name in this scripture speaks to her significance. This is an indication that something unusual or special will occur with Mary.
The Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary