Mary TV Daily Reflection 9/12/2011

September 12, 2011

The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary

 

Dear Family of Mary!

 

"Little children, do not forget that I love you with a tender love." 

(February 25, 2005)

 

"You know, dear children, that I love you immeasurably, and I pray daily that the Lord will help you understand the love which I am showing you."

(August 21, 1986)

 

Our Mother, Mary, loves us with her incredible heart of love. She loves each one of us and watches over us with maternal solicitude. By that I mean that she can't take her eyes off of us and she is interested in the tiniest details of our lives.

 

I was holding my 2 ½ month old grand-daughter yesterday while her mommy was at her big brother's football game. She is so soft, so warm, so dependent, so vulnerable, and so sweet, that I could not put her down, much less take my eyes off of her. She is a living magnet!

 

If I, with my very limited capacity for love, could be so drawn in by little Emelia, think of the draw that is generated in the heart of Mary for her children! She is attracted to us by the strongest of loves! It should make us rejoice!

 

On the flip side, we are also attracted to Mary, our Mother, with a very strong attraction. When we are in danger or difficulty, it is to Mary that we turn immediately for help. All children cry out for their mother when they are in need, and we are no different!

 

Andre Frossard, in his book, Portrait of John Paul , notes that on May 13, 1981, after being shot, "as he was being rushed to the hospital, John Paul II said, more and more feebly as the moments passed only Our Lady's name, Mary..." (p. 55). It was to Mary that Blessed John Paul II turned in his hour of need, and her name was on his lips.

 

St. Bernard encouraged dependence upon Our Lady in this way: "In dangers, in perplexities, in doubtful cases, think of Mary, call on Mary; let her not leave thy lips; let her not depart from thy heart." (http://www.themostholyrosary.com/appendix8.htm )

 

The Name of Mary is given to us as a strong defense and help. She has told us that she loves us with an incredible love, a love that is tender, a love that is immeasurable. We can therefore depend upon her as a child depends upon his mother, and we can call on her name.   She has given it to us by virtue of the love she bestows on us. We happy children can call on Mary with confidence and trust. Like our Blessed John Paul II, we can repeat her name over and over, knowing that she will come, she will be with us, she will protect us and help us in our need.

 

Come, Mother Mary, come! We love you and need you.

 

In Jesus and Mary!
Cathy Nolan

 

PS. Here is a Litany devoted to the Name of Mary. You may want to pray it today!

 

 Litany of the Holy Name of Mary 
(For private use only.) 

Lord, have mercy. 
Lord, have mercy. 
Christ, have mercy. 
Christ, have mercy. 
Lord, have mercy. 
Lord, have mercy. 
Son of Mary, hear us. 
Son of Mary, graciously hear us.

Heavenly Father, of Whom Mary is the Daughter, 
Have mercy on us. 
Eternal Word, of Whom Mary is the Mother, 
Have mercy on us. 
Holy Spirit, of Whom Mary is the spouse, 
Have mercy on us. 
Divine Trinity, of Whom Mary is the Handmaid, 
Have mercy on us. 
  
Mary , Mother of the Living God, pray for us. 
Mary, daughter of the Light Eternal, pray for us. 
Mary, our light, etc. 
Mary, our sister, 
Mary, flower of Jesse, 
Mary , issue of kings, 
Mary, chief work of God, 
Mary, the beloved of God, 
Mary, Immaculate Virgin, 
Mary, all fair, 
Mary, light in darkness, 
Mary, our sure rest, 
Mary, house of God, 
Mary, sanctuary of the Lord, 
Mary, altar of the Divinity, 
Mary, Virgin Mother, 
Mary, embracing thy Infant God, 
Mary, reposing with Eternal Wisdom, 
Mary, ocean of bitterness, 
Mary, Star of the Sea, 
Mary, suffering with thine only Son, 
Mary, pierced with a sword of sorrow, 
Mary, torn with a cruel wound, 
Mary, sorrowful even to death , 
Mary, bereft of all consolation, 
Mary, submissive to the law of God, 
Mary, standing by the Cross of Jesus, 
Mary, Our Lady, 
Mary, Our Queen, 
Mary, Queen of glory , 
Mary, glory of the Church Triumphant, 
Mary, Blessed Queen, 
Mary, advocate of the Church Militant, 
Mary, Queen of Mercy, 
Mary, consoler of the Church Suffering, 
Mary, exalted above the Angels, 
Mary, crowned with twelve stars, 
Mary, fair as the moon, 
Mary, bright as the sun, 
Mary, distinguished above all, 
Mary, seated at the right hand of Jesus, 
Mary, our hope, 
Mary, our sweetness, 
Mary, glory of Jerusalem , 
Mary, joy of Israel, 
Mary, honor of our people, 
Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, 
Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption, 
Mary, Our Lady of Loreto, 
Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, 
Mary, Our Lady of Fatima, 
Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa, 
Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, 
Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 
Mary, Our Lady of the Angels, 
Mary, Our Lady of Dolors, 
Mary, Our Lady of Mercy, 
Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary, 
Mary, Our Lady of Victory , 
Mary, Our Lady of La Trappe, 
Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence,

(Mary, Our Lady of Medjugorje,)
 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Spare us, O Lord Jesus. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Graciously hear us, O Lord Jesus. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Have mercy on us, O Lord Jesus. 
Son of Mary , hear us. 
Son of Mary, graciously hear us. 
V. I will declare thy name unto my brethren. 
R. I will praise thee in the assembly of the faithful. 

Let Us Pray. 

O Almighty God, Who beholdest Thy servants earnestly desirous 
of placing themselves under the shadow of the name and protection 
of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, 
that by her charitable intercession, we may be delivered from all 
evil on earth, and may arrive at everlasting joys in Heaven, 
through Jesus Christ Our Lord. R. Amen.

 

 

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