Homily for the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy TheotokosSt. Philaret of ChernigovAfter her translation from earth to Heaven, the prophetic word of Mary was naturally fulfilled in all its fullness: From henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. How can we not bless her now when, abiding in the glory of her Son, she intercedes for us as the Mother of all who believe in her Son?