8 Messages from Mother Mary to Remember on Her Birthday

September 8, 2025: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on September 8, is a reminder of God’s great plan unfolding through her life. From her earliest days, Mary was chosen to be the Mother of Jesus, and throughout history, she has appeared to her children with words of guidance, comfort, and warning. On her birthday, we remember her maternal love through these messages from approved apparitions, which continue to inspire and lead us closer to Christ.

1. Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico, 1531)

“Am I not here, I who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection?”

Mary reminds us that we are never abandoned in life’s trials. Her motherly care shields our fears and strengthens our hearts with peace. On her birthday, we are invited to place our trust in her loving protection and rest in her embrace.

2. Our Lady of Lourdes (France, 1858)

“I am the Immaculate Conception.”

In declaring her Immaculate Conception, Mary reveals the fullness of God’s grace at work in her life. She stands as a radiant model of purity and holiness for all believers. Celebrating her birth is to rejoice in God’s promise of redemption fulfilled through her.

3. Our Lady of Fatima (Portugal, 1917)

“Say the Rosary every day, to bring peace to the world and the end of the war.”

Mary reminds us that true peace begins in prayerful hearts. The Rosary is her chosen weapon to unite us with Christ and bring healing to the world. On her birthday, we renew our commitment to pray for peace in our homes, communities, and nations.

4. Our Lady of Fatima (Portugal, 1917)

“In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.”

Mary assures us that the love of God is stronger than evil and sin. Her heart, fully united with Christ, becomes a sign of hope for all who suffer. As we mark her birth, we find courage in the certainty of God’s final victory over darkness.

5. Our Lady of Akita (Japan, 1973)

“The only arms which will remain for you will be the Rosary and the Sign left by my Son.”

Mary points us to the weapons of faith that never fail—prayer and the Cross. These are our refuge when the world grows uncertain and dark. Her birthday is a reminder to hold tightly to these gifts, which bring strength, courage, and lasting hope.

6. Our Lady of Kibeho (Rwanda, 1981)

“Repent, repent, repent! Convert while there is still time.”

Mary’s urgent call is one of love that desires our salvation. She reminds us that turning back to God brings life and peace to the soul. Her nativity is a powerful sign of God’s mercy, urging us to change our hearts and live for Him.

7. Our Lady of Beauraing (Belgium, 1932–33)

“Always be good.”

Mary’s words are simple, yet they carry the depth of the Gospel. Daily goodness, rooted in love, is the foundation of holiness. On her birthday, we are challenged to live with the innocence and purity that make us true children of God.

8. Our Lady of Banneux (Belgium, 1933)

“I come to relieve suffering.”

Mary enters into the pain of her children with compassion and tenderness. She brings the healing presence of Christ to those who suffer most. Her birth is a celebration of God’s comfort, reminding us that heaven is always attentive to our cries.

As we celebrate Mary’s birthday, her words from these apparitions remind us that she is always near, pointing us to her Son. Her life and her messages are a gift of hope, a call to prayer, repentance, and goodness. Remembering her words on this day draws us closer to the joy of Christ, whose coming she prepared for the whole world.

By Catholic Connect Reporter