reflection thus becomes a true interpretation that sheds light on the mystery of Jesus. Mary is not only the mother of Jesus, she is also his most profound interpreter. She explains Christmas, because it
believed to have used a tabletop from a table built by Jesus. While Luke was painting the portrait of Mary, she told him about the events in Jesus’ life that he eventually incorporated in his Gospel. The
moment of her conception, by a grace and a singular favor of Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, Savior of the human race, preserved intact from all defilement of original sin, is a doctrine [...] Pope Sixtus IV. We must not confuse the dogma of the Immaculate Conception with the virgin birth of Jesus. Some parishes precede the feast with a preparatory novena. Since December 8th is a date included
In truth, we look at the life of Jesus, we contemplate it, we consider it with the eyes of Mary, which gives great added value to this meditation on the life of Jesus – with her own eyes, with her own
piercing faith which, like a mysterious master key, will give us entry into all the mysteries of Jesus Christ, into the final ends of man and into the heart of God Himself; a courageous Faith, which will [...] all the enemies of salvation. By this practice, faithfully observed, you will give more glory to Jesus Christ in one month than by any other, though more difficult, in many years. Wonderful effects of
the name of Jesus and help with the meditation of the mystery being contemplated. In this way, the two-fold purpose of the Rosary, which is directed both towards the Virgin Mary and Jesus, is deepened
darkness ("when only love remains"), the joy of loving as Jesus loves, and the power of prayer "which expands the heart and unites it to Jesus". She admits that "all my life I've had much trouble saying
December 8, 1854: Mary is immaculate from the moment of her conception, "because of the merits of Jesus Christ her Son, the Redeemer of the human race." While people were arguing over whether to defend [...] from God, a certain readiness was necessary: God filled Mary with his spiritual blessing in her Son Jesus, so that she would be immersed in love, holy, blameless, resplendent, without spot or wrinkle or defect
Lourdes (France, 1858) Zechariah and Mary’s different reactions to the Angel’s message The birth of Jesus Christ teaches us to remain open to learning and obeying God’s purposes for our life. We read of how [...] Joseph. Angel Gabriel tells her, “… you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most-High. The Lord God will give him the throne
the visit of the Virgin Mary for the first time on September 25, 1983. Mary was carrying the Child Jesus, and she resembled the statue venerated in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, which had been [...] covenant with his people. Beginning on November 15, 1983, Gladys also received 78 apparitions of Jesus. Source: https://www.cath.ch/newsf
