Mary and Pentecost

[MariaChristi]

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Dear Brothers and sisters,

Perhaps you have already begun to prepare for Pentecost with special prayer, but if not, you may want to begin a "Triduum" (three days of prayer) beginning today. For instance you may simply want to offer your daily Rosary with the intention of being in union with Mary as she waited with the first disciples for the promised Holy Spirit.

Pope Benedict concluded his Wednesday Audience yesterday, with these words :

Prayer guided by the Holy Spirit, which causes us to say “Abba! Father!” with Christ and in Christ, inserts us into one great mosaic of the family of God in which each one of us has a place and an important role, in deep unity with the whole.

A final note: we also learn to cry out “Abba! Father” with Mary, the Mother of the Son of God. The arrival of the fullness of time, of which St. Paul speaks in the Letter to the Galatians (cf. 4:4) occurs at the moment of Mary’s “yes”, of her full adherence to the Will of God: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord” (Luke 1:38).

 

[ChrisRedfield47]

 

[MariaChristi]

Dear Chris,

Thanks so much for your reply. The Rosary link was lovely and helps us to appreciate through the quotes from the saints the great beauty and power of the Rosary. The music in the background is lovely and the pictures also.

 

[MS_SURVEYOR]

Dear Chris,

Thanks so much for your reply. The Rosary link was lovely and helps us to appreciate through the quotes from the saints the great beauty and power of the Rosary. The music in the background is lovely and the pictures also.

That was Beautiful.

 

[MariaChristi]

That was Beautiful.

Dear MS_SURVEYOR,

Yes, I thought so too. I sent the video to members of our family, as well as posting it again on this thread. For anyone who has not viewed The Rosary, I encourage you to click on the link and be blessed.

Praying the Rosary is a wonderful way to prepare for the Feast of Pentecost which we celebrate this Sunday. It is a prayer which Our Lady herself asked us to pray, which by God’s Grace can lead us to holiness. May we not neglect such a gift!

 

[MS_SURVEYOR]

What a wonderful day Pentecost was! Leading up to Pentecost my wife and I prayed the Novena To The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit, that ended Saturday. I started Saturday calling and texting to my sisters and friends that Sunday was Pentecost. I just had to read Act 2 over and over. Today, Sunday I kept it up. As I would encounter people I ask them if they knew it was Pentecost Sunday. I was always greeted with a smile. My Rosary tonight was so deep. My reflections after on Jesus, Mary, and Peter were so closeup and personal. I have truly enjoyed this Pentecost Sunday!

 

[MariaChristi]

What a wonderful day Pentecost was! Leading up to Pentecost my wife and I prayed the Novena To The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit, that ended Saturday. I started Saturday calling and texting to my sisters and friends that Sunday was Pentecost. I just had to read Act 2 over and over. Today, Sunday I kept it up. As I would encounter people I ask them if they knew it was Pentecost Sunday. I was always greeted with a smile. My Rosary tonight was so deep. My reflections after on Jesus, Mary, and Peter were so closeup and personal. I have truly enjoyed this Pentecost Sunday!

Dear MS_Surveyor,

Thanks for your reply. May you continue to rejoice in the Holy Spirit through Mary. May your light shine so that the Father is glorified, as Jesus desires for all His disciples. (cf Mt 5:16))