Blessed Feast of the Dormition of the Holy Theotokos
It is no accident, that our Lord’s first miracle, at the wedding in Cana, was worked at her intercession.
And at her intercession, although the wedding reception is nearly over, He makes over a hundred gallons of the very best wine.
When His mother asks, He pours forth His grace abundantly and richly.
Who would do less, at the request of his mother?
Thus Mary has what the hymnographers call “motherly boldness” in interceding with Christ—and as our mother also, she is always ready to intercede on our behalf.
Mary is our boast, our cause of rejoicing, our sister, our mother, and most of all, our intercessor. Let us honor her, love her, and bring our needs before her with the innocent confidence of children who know that their mother will meet their needs with love.
His Grace Bishop BASIL (Essey)