EPISODE · Sep 20, 2025 · 7 MIN
Ep. 59 | The Birthday That Changed History
from Meditations · host Called to More
Why does the Church celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary? In this episode, Fr Gavan reflects on Mary’s birth — one of only three birthdays celebrated in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Discover why this day is called the dawn of salvation, how it paved the way for Jesus’ coming, and two simple ways you can joyfully honor Our Lady on her feast day.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.🔴 THIS SERIESMeditations | Episode #59Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.New episodes every Saturday at 7pm GMT.Listen here, YouTube, or anywhere you usually find your podcasts.🔴 MEMBERSHIPSWe couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/communityThank you, and welcome to the team!🔴 WEBSITESFor more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org🔴 SOCIAL MEDIAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholicSpotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487cSpotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f
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Why does the Church celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary? In this episode, Fr Gavan reflects on Mary’s birth — one of only three birthdays celebrated in the Church’s liturgical calendar. Discover why this day is called the dawn of salvation, how it paved the way for Jesus’ coming, and two simple ways you can joyfully honor Our Lady on her feast day.🔴 ABOUT USCalled to More is a Catholic not-for-profit media apostolate based in Ireland. We create videos, articles, and a podcast to help you know, love, and serve God.🔴 THIS SERIESMeditations | Episode #59Meditations is a weekly podcast with Fr Gavan Jennings produced by Called to More. Each week you can expect a meditation to pray with and to use as a seed for continued prayer — on the life of Jesus, his Church and how we can attain sanctity.New episodes every Saturday at 7pm GMT.Listen here, YouTube, or anywhere you usually find your podcasts.🔴 MEMBERSHIPSWe couldn't create this series without our members. If you find these videos helpful or think they might help others, please consider becoming a member below. Members receive exclusive content.You can join us here: https://www.calledtomore.org/communityThank you, and welcome to the team!🔴 WEBSITESFor more content, visit our website: https://www.calledtomore.org🔴 SOCIAL MEDIAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTsNUh9sBx3hs1sN3wtgrgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTMcatholicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctmcatholicSpotify (Little by Little): https://open.spotify.com/show/44xk6UNVwgQosJ9SjWsSgr?si=cf802912eddb487cSpotify (Meditations): https://open.spotify.com/show/7H2lvtJHubfoLvrUNEM3gs?si=ee22786b71624c6f
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