Following yesterday's celebration of the loving and Sacred Heart of Jesus, comes this Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, given prominence by Pope Pius XII when he dedicated the world to her Immaculate Heart in 1944, but long in the devotion of devotees of Mary. From Gabriel's greeting to Mary, "Hail full of grace" (Lk 1:28), Simeon's reference to the sword of sorrow piercing her heart, (Lk 2:35) Mary's "pondering these things in her heart," (Lk 2:19) to the devotion to it spread by St. John Eudes in 17th century France, Mary's heart, symbolizing her love for Jesus has become widely accepted by the Church in art, liturgy and prayer. As with the Sacred Heart, Mary's heart too burns with the fire of her love, and overcomes suffering to reach us "where we are.". It seems in these days especially, we need her prayers and the assurance that she is with us.
This prayer, composed by seminarians at Moreau Seminary on the campus of the University of Notre Dame, might help us appreciate this feast day and Mary's role in our salvation.
Ever-loving Father, in your goodness you made Mary the mother of your
Son and of all your sons and daughters. In her Immaculate Heart, you
give us a model of fidelity to your holy will and of unconditional love
for all people. Through her motherly intercession, help us to imitate
her example and join our hearts to yours that we may live with you
forever. We ask this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Bro.. Rene
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