Wow, never had so many people giving me birthday wishes before in my life. In previous years, my birthdays had been so silent I often remembered my birthday only a few days after it had passed - that's how silent they were! Thanks, everyone, for wishing me godspeed as I grow several more wrinkles.

In response, here's a song of gratitude and petition to the Holy Mother of God to lead us in our journey of devotion towards her Son with her as our example par excellence: