July 17 - Feast of Mary's Humility

[MariaChristi]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today’s Feast is not mentioned on many calendars, but it is still on some and celebrated by a few, although it is not as well known as other Feasts of Our Lady. Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. concludes his article on Mary’s Humility with these beautiful words:

…Mary, My Mother, I beg you for this humility which is so necessary for me that without it I cannot enter God’s kingdom, as Jesus reminded His disciples, “Unless you turn and become like little children, you will not enter into the kingdom of heaven” (Matt. 18, 3). I beg you for this humility which is loved both by God and men for in it lies something sublime—a living resemblance to Jesus and to you.

Blessed Mother, teach me humility. Help me to become a child in your school. Let me know nothing else except this entire surrender of myself to God, this simple childlike act of the heart, as I cast myself into the Arms of Jesus and promise Him my fidelity. To love Jesus, to do His will, to accept all from His hands—let this be my humility, as it was yours!Full text can be read at: ewtn.com/library/MARY/OLFEASTS.HTM#18

Jesus, Meek and Humble of Heart, make our hearts like Yours.
Humble and Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.