Israel" (Is 49:6)? "He was despised, and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we didn't respect him (Is 53:3). "Surely [...] to hack off my hands and my feet. I can count every one of my bones, while they look on and gloat; they divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing (Ps 22:16-18). And: "They will look to [...] portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul to death, and was numbered with the transgressors: yet he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for
Valfleury (Lyons, France) Mary's Childbirth in the Marian Piety of the Second Century The Spirit opened the womb of the Virgin and she received conception and gave birth; and the Virgin became a mother [...] forth openly, and acquired Him with great dignity, and loved Him in His swaddling clothes and guarded Him tenderly, and showed Him in Majesty. Hallelujah. [...] mercies. She travailed and brought forth a Son, without incurring pain. She did not require a midwife, because He caused her to give life. She gave birth like a strong man with desire, and she brought Him forth
Valfleury (Lyons, France) Mary's Childbirth in the Marian Piety of the Second Century The Spirit opened the womb of the Virgin and she received conception and gave birth; and the Virgin became a mother [...] forth openly, and acquired Him with great dignity, and loved Him in His swaddling clothes and guarded Him tenderly, and showed Him in Majesty. Hallelujah. [...] mercies. She travailed and brought forth a Son, without incurring pain. She did not require a midwife, because He caused her to give life. She gave birth like a strong man with desire, and she brought Him forth
as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land" (Jer 23:5). Amos: "In that day I will raise up the tent of David who is fallen, and close up its breaches, and I will raise [...] shall be one of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever. I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my loving [...] 17:11-14). And those promises were repeated and confirmed subsequently by many other prophets like Jeremiah: "Behold, the days come, says the Lord, that I will raise to David a righteous branch, and he shall
as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land" (Jer 23:5). Amos: "In that day I will raise up the tent of David who is fallen, and close up its breaches, and I will raise [...] shall be one of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build me a house, and I will establish his throne forever. I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my loving [...] 17:11-14). And those promises were repeated and confirmed subsequently by many other prophets like Jeremiah: "Behold, the days come, says the Lord, that I will raise to David a righteous branch, and he shall
(1673-1716) He who finds Mary finds life God wishes to reveal Mary, his masterpiece, and make her more known in these latter times: (1) Because she kept herself hidden in this world and in her great humility [...] deeper understanding and the greater glory of the Blessed Trinity. (6) In these latter times Mary must shine forth more than ever in mercy, power and grace; in mercy, to bring back and welcome lovingly the [...] poor sinners and wanderers who are to be converted and return to the Catholic Church; in power, to combat the enemies of God who will rise up menacingly to seduce and crush by promises and threats all those
coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap; and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine [...] comes, that I will gather all nations and languages; and they shall come, and shall see my glory." (...) "Of them also will I take for priests and for Levites" (Is 66, 18-21). "Kings shall shut their mouths [...] cornerstone; this is the Lord's doing, and we marvel at it" (Ps 118:22-23). And, according to a mysterious plan, the nations on this day will be associated to the Covenant and the priesthood: "The time comes
coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap; and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine [...] comes, that I will gather all nations and languages; and they shall come, and shall see my glory." (...) "Of them also will I take for priests and for Levites" (Is 66, 18-21). "Kings shall shut their mouths [...] cornerstone; this is the Lord's doing, and we marvel at it" (Ps 118:22-23). And, according to a mysterious plan, the nations on this day will be associated to the Covenant and the priesthood: "The time comes
of Roses (Italy, 1418) Mary’s First Christmas How did Mary experience the first Christmas? Mary had heard the words explaining the event that she herself saw and lived. Words and deeds that she pondered [...] indicates that Mary’s reflection was not passive or inert, but active and alive, connecting and comparing one thing with another trying to understand the profound logic, the direction and the truth of things [...] wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger.” It is the usual tension between greatness and littleness, glory and poverty that is the backbone of the Christian experience. Mary’s reflection thus becomes
his heart he esteemed and loved her above all men and angels. Mary is the sealed fountain and the faithful spouse of the Holy Spirit where only he may enter. She is the sanctuary and resting-place of the [...] of the Cenacle (d. 1885) Mary is the secret of God Because Mary remained hidden during her life she is called by the Holy Spirit and the Church "Alma Mater", Mother hidden and unknown. So great was her [...] though Mary was his faithful spouse, God the Holy Spirit willed that his apostles and evangelists should say very little about her and then only as much as was necessary to make Jesus known. Mary is the
