Memorial of The
Immaculate Heart of Mary
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The gospel of Luke recalls
Mary thinking about the events of Jesus' early life in her heart and Simeon's
prophecy that her heart would be pierced with a sword. The devotion to the Memorial
of the Immaculate Heart of Mary celebrates Mary's interior life, her
love for God, and humanity. It is the acknowledgement of her joys and sorrows.
There is no one else as closely associated with our redemption then Mary. She
is our direct pathway to Jesus Christ. As the Mother of Jesus, she has
eternal love for God the Father, Jesus, her son, and has motherly compassion
for all mankind.
The Memorial of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary closely aligns with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, though
there are distinct differences. The veneration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is
directed to the "divine heart" overflowing with love for humanity.
The devotion to Mary in The Immaculate Heart is the love that she has in her
heart for Jesus and for God. With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we show our love
in response to Jesus' love for us. Mary's love aims to unite humankind to God
through her heart.
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O Most Blessed Mother,
heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our
prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus
your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place
before you today…For peace throughout the World, and especially for our Country.
We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to
those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession,
those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy
Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and
peace with God forever. Amen.🙏
