The Liturgical Feast of the Mother of God in the East and in the West

"Special churches within the universal Church make manifest the dynamism of their earthly pilgrimage and offer to all members of the community of believers a treasure of spiritual, liturgical and ecclesial traditions that highlight God's universal goodness and his desire, verified throughout history, to make them all enter into his divine life." (Benedict XVI)[1]

"The Spirit gently moves our hearts towards humility and peace, mutual acceptance, understanding and cooperation." (Benedict XVI)[2]

[1] Benedict XVI, Homily in the Melkite-Greek Catholic Saint George Cathedral - Amman 
Saturday, May 9, 2009.

[2] Benedict XVI, prayer of the Regina Caeli, Cenacle of Jerusalem,
Tuesday, May 12, 2009.