with a "Hail Mary," or only invoking the most holy name of Mary, which has particular power against demons. The blessed St Francis, in a temptation against purity, had recourse to Mary, and she immediately [...] Benedict XIII granted fifty days’ indulgence to those who pronounce the name of Jesus and Mary. Saint Alphonsus Liguori, The Glories of Mary , Devotion IX: Of Frequent Recourse to the Divine Mother [...] Monastery, Constantinople) - Saint Alphonsus Liguori (d. 1787) When tempted, pronounce the names of Jesus and Mary Of all devotions, none is so pleasing to our mother, as appealing frequently to her intercession
surrender themselves to her, body and soul God wishes therefore to reveal Mary, his masterpiece, and make her more known in these latter times. she is the dawn which precedes and discloses the Sun of Justice [...] easiest, shortest and most perfect way of approaching Jesus and will surrender themselves to her, body and soul, without reserve in order to belong entirely to Jesus. Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort [...] manner. In these latter times Mary must shine forth more than ever in mercy, power and grace… Finally, God in these times wishes his Blessed Mother to be more known, loved and honored than she has ever been
Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael The Very Sweet Name of Mary The Song of Songs allows us to believe that at the Assumption of the Virgin the angels inquired about her name at least thrice. The first [...] would the angels insist so much upon the name of their Queen? It may be," Richard de Saint Laurent replied, "that they just wanted to hear the very sweet name of Mary."
September 29 – Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels The name of the Archangel of the Annunciation, Gabriel, means "God's strength" The name Gabriel means "God's strength" or "God is my [...] Baptist (Luke 1:19), and in Nazareth, he announced to the Virgin Mary that she was called to become the mother of Jesus, the Son of the Most High (Luke 1: 26-38). Indeed, the Virgin Mary needed "God’s strength" [...] vocation of the protagonists of the new times: John the Baptist, the Virgin Mary, Jesus ... and us too when we invoke him! Marie de Nazareth
Magi, and now they are waiting. The three Wise Men contemplate the Child, Who I think must be nine to twelve months old, He is so lively and strong. He is sitting on His Mother’s lap and smiles and prattles [...] Valtorta was a Catholic Italian mystic and writer. She was a Franciscan tertiary and a lay member of the Servants of Mary who reported personal conversations with, and dictations from, Jesus Christ. She lived [...] Baptist (Maronite and Byzantine rites) The name of the Magi's star was "Messiah" (I) In these excerpts from Maria Valtorta's The Gospel as Revealed to Me (1), Maria saw the Magi arrive and prostrate themselves
the Maronite and Byzantine rites Carfin Grotto named Scotland’s National Marian Shrine Carfin Grotto in North Lanarkshire, which recently hosted the relics of St Bernadette, has been named Scotland’s National [...] to Carfin and marking the grotto’s naming as National Marian Shrine, the Bishops of Scotland concelebrated a Mass outdoors attended by hundreds of pilgrims. Joseph Toal, Bishop of Motherwell and the grotto’s [...] dioceses organising specific days of prayer and pilgrimage at the site. From there, the relics returned to England, beginning with the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, and continuing their journey till 1 November
Vanquished by the name of Mary alone As the wax melts before the fire, so the demons lose their strength against the souls who often remember the name of Mary, who invoke it with devotion, and who seek to imitate [...] tremble on simply hearing the name of Mary , says St. Bernard. As men are overcome with fear when thunder strikes beside them, so the demons are crushed by the name of Mary alone. Thomas a Kempis From Le
to Saint Bernard (d. 1153) The Name of Mary (I) "And the virgin's name was Mary" (Lk 1:27). Let us also say a few words about this name, which means "star of the sea" and is most suitably fitting for a [...] forth in the heavens and penetrates the depths. It lights up the earth and warms the spirit more than the body; it fosters virtues and dries up vices. Mary, I say, is the distinguished and bright shining star [...] without any injury (to her virginity). When the star emits its rays, this does not make it less bright, and neither does the Son diminish his Mother's (virginal) integrity. She, therefore, is that noble star
God: one human and the other angelic. And yet, their existence is the exact opposite. Mary loved God and surrendered to His will and the devil rebelled. By invoking the Holy Name of Mary, the devil flees [...] reasons why Satan flees before the Holy Name of Mary Among all sacred things, the devil most fears the Most Holy Name of Mary. When we speak of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Lucifer, we speak of two creatures [...] Virgin Mary reminds him of his rebellion and fall. This is how Father Fortea describes it: 1) Lucifer wanted to be king and serve no one, and ended up being nothing. Mary wanted to be little and serve,
October 8 – Mary Mother of Hungary The Rosary contains within itself the healing power of the Most Holy Name of Jesus When reciting the Rosary, the important and meaningful moments of salvation history [...] mysteries of joy, light, sorrow and glory… The Rosary, when it is prayed in an authentic way, not mechanical and superficial but profoundly, brings, in fact, peace and reconciliation. It contains within [...] within itself the healing power of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, invoked with faith and love at the center of each "Hail Mary." Pope Benedict XVI Address made on May 3, 2008 Vatican.va