LIFE AT NAZARETH
3. Fervent Prayer
See Mary also in those moments especially devoted to prayer. It is not a mere interruption of Her work in order to lift Her heart and renew Her most pure intention in the presence of god: in addition She several times a day dedicates some time exclusively to prayer and contemplation. Look at Her. How Heaven surveys Her demeanor and the disposition of Her spirit. Lift up your mind towards Heaven and you will see the whole heavenly court and God Almighty Himself delighted with the prayer of Mary. We see Him receiving the glory that accrues to Him from Her prayer, communicating with Her and increasing Her grace and merits. Is your prayer something of this kind? Do you also render glory to God and joy to the angels with your prayer? Do you merit that God should communicate with you and grant you His graces? How is it that you derive so little benefit from your prayer? Should you not by now be in a higher degree of sanctity? Is your prayer like that of Mary, fervent, humble and constant?
[Excerpted from 'MARIAN MEDITATIONS' Book by Rev. Dr. Ildefonso R. Villar, Salesian Philippine Province, Nihil Obstat; Imprimatur]
3. Fervent Prayer
See Mary also in those moments especially devoted to prayer. It is not a mere interruption of Her work in order to lift Her heart and renew Her most pure intention in the presence of god: in addition She several times a day dedicates some time exclusively to prayer and contemplation. Look at Her. How Heaven surveys Her demeanor and the disposition of Her spirit. Lift up your mind towards Heaven and you will see the whole heavenly court and God Almighty Himself delighted with the prayer of Mary. We see Him receiving the glory that accrues to Him from Her prayer, communicating with Her and increasing Her grace and merits. Is your prayer something of this kind? Do you also render glory to God and joy to the angels with your prayer? Do you merit that God should communicate with you and grant you His graces? How is it that you derive so little benefit from your prayer? Should you not by now be in a higher degree of sanctity? Is your prayer like that of Mary, fervent, humble and constant?
[Excerpted from 'MARIAN MEDITATIONS' Book by Rev. Dr. Ildefonso R. Villar, Salesian Philippine Province, Nihil Obstat; Imprimatur]
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