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Topic: Holy Name of Mary (September 12)
Quote:
St. Alphonsus di Liguori
After the most sacred name of Jesus, the name of Mary is so rich in every good thing, that on earth and in heaven there is no other from which devout souls receive so much grace, hope, and sweetness.
The Glories of Mary , (Tan Books: 1978), 240.
Meditation:
St. Alphonsus di Liguori
[T]he wonder of this great name is, that if heard by the lovers of Mary a thousand times, it is always heard again with renewed pleasure, for they always experience the same sweetness each time it is pronounced.
The Glories of Mary , (Tan Books: 1978), 240.
One way to honor the Holy Name of Mary is with the traditional Catholic devotion of praying the "Three Hail Marys."
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The Saints have valued the Hail Mary as a prayer which puts devils to flight, which brings joy to the Angels, which gives glory to the Holy Trinity, and which gladdens Mary's Heart: "Rejoice, O Lady full of grace!" St. Louis de Montfort said that the unfailing sign of true devotion to Mary is a love for the Hail Mary. Mary's true clients regard the Hail Mary as something very dear, and most expressive of their love for Our Lady. Is it not something beautiful to consider that with each Hail Mary one gives a kiss to our heavenly Mother?
Devotion to Our Lady, (Academy of the Immaculate: 2001), 149.
Resolution:
To prepare for the feast of the Holy Name of Mary, I will begin my day with three Hail Marys and end the day with the Three Hail Marys.
Marian Vow:
Father Manelli, FI
A long, complicated practice of piety might seem troublesome. But what is simpler than reciting three Hail Marys? It scarcely takes even a minute of time. What a beautiful thing it would be to begin and end our day by reciting the Three Hail Marys! It would mean offering Our Lady our day and our night, our work and our rest, our sacrifice and our relaxation. Should we not want to do this?
Devotion to Our Lady, (Academy of the Immaculate: 2001), 149.
I give this resolution to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Thanks be to God for graces received.
Related sites: Castle of the Immaculate & AirMaria
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