Feast of the Nativity of Mary.(Opinion & Editorial) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: September 8, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

ROMAN Catholics celebrate the annual Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary today. Commonly called the "Birthday of Mama Mary" here in the Philippines, this feast brings to mind the role of the Virgin Mary as the mother of the Christian faith. Although it is not known when Mary was born, in this culture birthdays are so important that celebrating the birthday of Mama Mary is very appealing to devout Catholics.

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