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The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 21, 2024
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary!
Dear Family of Mary!
I have never quite understood this feast day. To be honest, there wasn’t enough information for me.
But I do understand
that Our Lady, by a special grace, understood that she was to give
herself entirely to God. This was her call, and she was given a heart
for it as well. She was given prevenient grace, so that she would be
conceived free of original sin. And in that state Our Lady chose to stay
free of sin, and to give herself totally to God!
I wonder if when
Jesus saw the poor widow enter the temple and put in two small coins, He
was reminded of His mother, who gave all she had to the Father in a
similar way. The widow offered her whole livelihood, and Mary offered
her entire life. This is what we marvel at today. Our Lady gave herself
to God entirely, her whole life through!
And think of the
incredible work God was able to do through Our Lady’s total gift of
herself to Him!! Jesus is the fruit of that gift!! Our salvation! The
salvation of the whole world!!! Mary’s Yes to God made our salvation
possible.
Mother Mary gave us a
message in which she offers to help us make a gift of ourselves to
Jesus. Pondering the Presentation of Mary, it makes sense that she could
help us with that gift of self. Here is her offer of help:
March 18, 2002
“Dear Children!
As a mother, I implore you,
open your heart
and offer it to me,
and fear nothing.
I will be with you
and will teach you
how to put Jesus in the first place.
I will teach you to love Him
and to belong to Him completely.
Comprehend, dear children
that without my Son there is no salvation.
You should become aware
that He is your beginning and your end.
Only with this awareness
can you be happy
and merit eternal life.
As your mother,
I desire this for you.
Thank you for having responded to my call.”
Amen!
Our
Lady wants us to put Jesus in the first place in our lives. Put Him
there and keep Him there. In that way we will be saved, and also, at the
end of our lives, we will see all the good God has been able to do
through us, as we live for Him!
Yes, I want to put Jesus in the first place in my life! Mother Mary, help me to put Jesus in the very center of my life!!!
God bless you all,
Cathy Nolan
Mary TV
P.S.
Please spread the news about the Time of Prayer with Ivan this
Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Boston. Come to Mary TV's channel at 5:00
pm Eastern Time and join Ivan and his special guest for an evening of
prayer and apparition!
https://marytv.tv/november-18-2024-update-from-denis/
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