Happy Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss how the early Christians thought about Mary’s birth and her family of origin. Other guests include Kelsey Bell from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to discuss a webinar for siblings of children with disabilities, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

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Info on the 50th anniversary celebration of the canonization of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton this weekend (emceed by Matt Swaim!) can be found at setonshrine.org/celebration.

Kelsey Bell mentioned a webinar for siblings of children with disabilities; find info on that at ncpd.org.

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