“Pequenina de Deus!”

In brief

Father Maicon Malacarne reflected on the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8, the feast of her Nativity.

Writing for Vatican News, Father Malacarne suggested that Mary's birth stands in contrast to modern values such as power, control, and production. He stated that through Mary, God highlights the importance of simplicity, silence, smallness, and freedom. According to Father Malacarne, these qualities create a good environment for God to plant new seeds, and he noted that the Lord invites people to embrace smallness.