May the Month of Mary

A wonderful quote by Saint Augustine

Christ's mother carried  him in her womb; may we carry him in our hearts.  The Virgin became pregnant with the Incarnation of Christ; may our hearts become pregnant with faith in Christ.  She brought forth the Savior; may our souls bring forth salvation and praise.

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Thanks be to God!

Sunday of Celebrations!

Pope John Paul II, a photo by Loci Lenar on Flickr.

In light of Mary, the Church sees in the face of women the reflection of a beauty which mirrors the loftiest sentiments of which the human heart is capable; the self-offering totality of love; the strength that is capable of bearing the great sorrows; limitless fidelity and tireless devotion to work; the ability to combine penetrating intuition with words of support and encouragement.

Pope John Paul II

Redemptoris Mater, 1987

Celebration of many celebrations.  May begins with the month dedicated to the Mother of God.  It's Divine Mercy Sunday.   And finally, it is the dain in which Pope John Paul II is beatified.  

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Thanks be to God!!!