Christmas Reflections Day 7

Solemnity of the Virgin Mary, Mother of God

When I remember the disobedience of Eve, I weep. But when I view the fruit of Mary, I am again renewed. Deathless by descent, invisible through beauty, before the ages light of light; of God the Father wast Thou begotten; being Word and Son of God, Thou didst take on flesh from Mary Virgin, in order that Thou mightest renew afresh Adam fashioned by Thy holy hand. 

St. Gregory the Wonder-worker
Homily Concerning the Holy Mother of God Ever-Virgin 1
Third Century