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The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary!
November 21, 2022
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 that very same 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 the 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!!!
In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
(c) Mary TV 2022
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