
Live These Final Days of Advent in the Spirit of Mary
Advent is also the time to remember how our Blessed Mother brought the Light of the World to us, as recounted from Genesis through the Epistles.
Advent is also the time to remember how our Blessed Mother brought the Light of the World to us, as recounted from Genesis through the Epistles.
Why does Our Lady wear blue? And do we still possess her veil and belt?
There’s plenty to be excited for in this season, even if you’re not nose-deep in the liturgical calendar.
“The Blessed Virgin's salutary influence on men … flows forth from the superabundance of the merits of Christ, rests on his mediation, depends entirely on it, and draws all its power from it.” (Lumen Gentium)
Our Lady wants us to know, without doubt, how much she and her Son love us.
During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis explained that Mary was open to God’s voice and that this guided her steps to where her presence was needed.
“Men do not fear a powerful hostile army as the powers of hell fear the name and protection of Mary.” —St. Bonaventure
“Be only all for Jesus, through Mary, his Most Holy Mother.” —St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta
‘Mary cooperated by her obedience, faith, hope, and burning charity in the Savior's work of restoring supernatural life to souls. For this reason she is a mother to us in the order of grace.’ [CCC 968, LG 61]
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