Nativity of the Virgin Mary

Today is the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  September 8 just happens to be 9 months exactly from the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, when the Church teaches that Mary was conceived.  In the same way, the Feast of the Annunciation, honoring when the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she was going to conceive and give birth to Jesus, is celebrated on March 25, clearly nine months exactly from Christmas.  I guess if you are going to make up a few dates, may as well make them exact.  Something about that makes me smile.  I guess when the Godhead (ed. note: not intended as a double entendre) is involved, puctuality is key.