Tis_Bearself
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A broken record is playing here, it seems. Ah well, Mary loves all her children, whether or not they choose to love her back. Hopefully one day we will all meet in heaven and will fully understand and appreciate Mary together.
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Francis
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Mother Mary decreased herself than all humans, that’s why God has exalted her to be the Queen of Heaven
Revelation 12:1 And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars:
Revelation 12:1 And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars:
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James817
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Mother Mary would be happy if someone “ignored” her but did what her Son said.
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Francis
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Sirach 24:9 Before the ages, in the beginning, he created me (Mother Mary),
and for all the ages I shall not cease to be.
10 In the holy tent I ministered before him,
and so I was established in Zion.
11 Thus in the beloved city he gave me a resting place,
and in Jerusalem was my domain.
and for all the ages I shall not cease to be.
10 In the holy tent I ministered before him,
and so I was established in Zion.
11 Thus in the beloved city he gave me a resting place,
and in Jerusalem was my domain.
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Francis
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But Jesus did not ignore her but exalted her to be the Mother of not only the Apostles but the whole universe
Mary received from God a unique dominion over souls enabling her to nourish them and make them more and more godlike. St Augustine went so far as to say that even in this world all the elect are enclosed in the womb of Mary, and that their real birthday is when this good mother brings them forth to eternal life. Consequently, just as an infant draws all its nourishment from its mother, who gives according to its needs, so the elect draw their spiritual nourishment and all their strength from Mary.
Mary received from God a unique dominion over souls enabling her to nourish them and make them more and more godlike. St Augustine went so far as to say that even in this world all the elect are enclosed in the womb of Mary, and that their real birthday is when this good mother brings them forth to eternal life. Consequently, just as an infant draws all its nourishment from its mother, who gives according to its needs, so the elect draw their spiritual nourishment and all their strength from Mary.
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Kei
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How do you account for your salvation?
Did Jesus decide to miraculously descend from Heaven, without flesh? No, this is error.
From the beginning, Mary’s purpose was to carry Jesus. But God does not merely use us and toss us away.
He who is the least in the Earth is more in Heaven. The last shall be first.
Did Jesus decide to miraculously descend from Heaven, without flesh? No, this is error.
From the beginning, Mary’s purpose was to carry Jesus. But God does not merely use us and toss us away.
He who is the least in the Earth is more in Heaven. The last shall be first.
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Francis
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This happened before the most holy Mary had put her salutation into words. At the pronunciation of the words mentioned above, God looked upon the child in the womb of saint Elisabeth, and gave it perfect use of reason, enlightening it with his divine light, in order that he might prepare himself by foreknowledge for the blessings which he was to receive. Together with this preparation he was sanctified from original sin, made an adopted son of God, and filled with the most abundant graces of the Holy Ghost and with the plenitude of all his gifts; his faculties were sanctified, subjected and subordinated to reason, thus verifying in himself what the archangel Gabriel had said to Zacharias; that His son would be filled with the Holy Ghost from the womb of his mother (Luke 1, 17). At the same time the fortunate child, looking through the walls of the maternal womb as through clear glass upon the incarnate Word, and assuming a kneeling posture, adored his Redeemer and Creator, whom he beheld in most holy Mary as if enclosed in a chamber made of the purest crystal. This was the movement of jubilation, which was felt by his mother Elisabeth as coming from the infant in her womb (Luke 1, 44). Many other acts of virtue the child John performed during this interview, exercising faith, hope, charity, worship, gratitude, humility, devotion and all the other virtues possible to him there. From that moment he began to merit and grow in sanctity, without ever losing it and without ever ceasing to exercise it with all the vigor of grace.
Saint Elisabeth was instructed at the same time in the mystery of the Incarnation, the sanctification of her own son and the sacramental purpose of this new wonder. She also became aware of the virginal purity and of the dignity of the most holy Mary. On this occasion, the heavenly Queen, being absorbed in the vision of the Divinity and of the mysteries operated by it through her most holy Son, became entirely godlike, filled with the clear light of the divine gifts which She participated; and thus filled with majesty saint Elisabeth saw Her.
Saint Elisabeth was instructed at the same time in the mystery of the Incarnation, the sanctification of her own son and the sacramental purpose of this new wonder. She also became aware of the virginal purity and of the dignity of the most holy Mary. On this occasion, the heavenly Queen, being absorbed in the vision of the Divinity and of the mysteries operated by it through her most holy Son, became entirely godlike, filled with the clear light of the divine gifts which She participated; and thus filled with majesty saint Elisabeth saw Her.
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Francis
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Filled with admiration at what She saw and heard in regard to these divine mysteries, saint Elisabeth was wrapt in the joy of the Holy Ghost; and, looking upon the Queen of the world and what was contained in Her, she burst forth in loud voice of praise, pronouncing the words reported to us, by saint Luke: “Blessed are Thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. And whence is this to me, that the Mother of my Lord should come to me? For behold as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy, and blessed art Thou, that has believed, because those things shall be accomplished, that were spoken to Thee by the Lord.” In these prophetic words saint Elisabeth rehearsed the noble privileges of most holy Mary, perceiving by the divine light what the power of the Lord had done in Her, what He now performed, and what He was to accomplish through Her in time to come. All this also the child John perceived and understood, while listening to the words of his mother; for she was enlightened for the purpose of his sanctification, and since he could not from his place in the womb bless and thank her by word of mouth, She, both for herself and for her son, extolled the most holy Mary as being the instrument of their good fortune.
These words of praise, pronounced by saint Elisabeth were referred by the Mother of wisdom and humility to the Creator; and in the sweetest and softest voice She intoned the Magnificat as recorded by saint Luke (Ch. 1, 46-55)
These words of praise, pronounced by saint Elisabeth were referred by the Mother of wisdom and humility to the Creator; and in the sweetest and softest voice She intoned the Magnificat as recorded by saint Luke (Ch. 1, 46-55)
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MariaChristi
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Dear Francis,
Thank you for your love of Jesus through, and with Mary, and for all your efforts to help James to “see” by faith the beauty you see in God’s Plan for Mary and for us who have received her from Jesus as our Mother.
As I’ve already written to James, please let us pray for one another and for the Church and for all those in most need of God’s Merciful graces.
Thank you for your love of Jesus through, and with Mary, and for all your efforts to help James to “see” by faith the beauty you see in God’s Plan for Mary and for us who have received her from Jesus as our Mother.
As I’ve already written to James, please let us pray for one another and for the Church and for all those in most need of God’s Merciful graces.
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MariaChristi
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Dear Kei,
Thank you for your love of Jesus through, and with Mary, and for all your efforts on this thread, along with Francis and Tis_Bearself. It is sad to meet with persons who seem not to receive Mary with the love and reverence I believe we owe to all our mothers who carried us and gave us so much.
I’m reminded of the beautiful poem by St. John of the Cross:
Thank you for your love of Jesus through, and with Mary, and for all your efforts on this thread, along with Francis and Tis_Bearself. It is sad to meet with persons who seem not to receive Mary with the love and reverence I believe we owe to all our mothers who carried us and gave us so much.
I’m reminded of the beautiful poem by St. John of the Cross:
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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MariaChristi
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Dear Zerg,
Thanks so much for your reply. Yes, Mary is the Queen Mother in heaven, and yet she remains always God’s obedient, little handmaid. She is our model showing us the great things God can do in the souls of those who are poor in spirit, and totally given to God.
Thanks so much for your reply. Yes, Mary is the Queen Mother in heaven, and yet she remains always God’s obedient, little handmaid. She is our model showing us the great things God can do in the souls of those who are poor in spirit, and totally given to God.
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James817
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That would be meaningless if Jesus didn’t die on the Cross.
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James817
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Private revelations aren’t Divine Revelation. Your point?
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James817
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And while we are here let’s break down the words of Mary herself:
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.”
Mary in her prayer, says the basic thing that I’ve been saying this whole time: “He must increase, I must decrease.” And what’s wrong with drawing closer to Jesus, period?
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.”
Mary in her prayer, says the basic thing that I’ve been saying this whole time: “He must increase, I must decrease.” And what’s wrong with drawing closer to Jesus, period?
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Kei
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But He did.
But indeed, a single drop of His Precious Blood would have sufficed.
But indeed, a single drop of His Precious Blood would have sufficed.
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Edwyn
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Take note of what you just posted.
Nothing. In fact, that is everything for any devotion. A devotion that does not lead to drawing close to Jesus is less than useless, but is rather harmful.
So I have to ask this now: What exactly is wrong with the OP?
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Francis
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There are five Popes who approved this revelation. There is nothing contrary to faith and morals,therefore it is piously accepted by the Church ,clergy and the faithful.
The process was opened, the servant of God declared Venerable, and, in fine, on the 16th of December, 1689 A.D., a committee of consulters was named by Innocent XI for the examination of the works. In fine, Clement XIV declared that the book, The Mystical City, really was written by Mary of Agreda (Rome officially verified it ) Venerable Mary of Agreda will receive the rare and seldom seen, honor of beatification and then hopefully someday canonization (i.e. to be named a Roman Catholic Saint).
The process was opened, the servant of God declared Venerable, and, in fine, on the 16th of December, 1689 A.D., a committee of consulters was named by Innocent XI for the examination of the works. In fine, Clement XIV declared that the book, The Mystical City, really was written by Mary of Agreda (Rome officially verified it ) Venerable Mary of Agreda will receive the rare and seldom seen, honor of beatification and then hopefully someday canonization (i.e. to be named a Roman Catholic Saint).
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Francis
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Dear MariaChristi Thanks a lot, i never heard of St John of the Cross’s Poem .This reminded me of the traditional Catholic song to Mary
I’ll Sing A Hymn To Mary
I’ll sing a hymn to Mary,
The Mother of my God,
The Virgin of all virgins,
Of David’s Royal blood.
O teach me, holy Mary,
A loving song to frame,
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
To love and bless thy name.
O Lily of the Valley,
O mystic Rose what tree
Or flower, e’en the fairest,
Is half so fair as thee?
O let me, though so lowly,
Recite my Mother’s fame:
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
I’ll love and bless thy name.
O noble Tower of David,
Of gold and ivory,
The Ark of God’s Own promise,
The Gate of Heaven to me;
To live, and not to love thee,
Would fill my soul with shame:
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
I’ll love and bless thy name.
But in the crown of Mary,
There lies a wondrous gem,
As Queen of all the Angels,
Which Mary shares with them;
“No sin hath e’er defiled thee,”
So doth our faith proclaim:
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
I’ll love and bless thy name.
Fr. J. Wyze 1825-1898
I’ll Sing A Hymn To Mary
I’ll sing a hymn to Mary,
The Mother of my God,
The Virgin of all virgins,
Of David’s Royal blood.
O teach me, holy Mary,
A loving song to frame,
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
To love and bless thy name.
O Lily of the Valley,
O mystic Rose what tree
Or flower, e’en the fairest,
Is half so fair as thee?
O let me, though so lowly,
Recite my Mother’s fame:
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
I’ll love and bless thy name.
O noble Tower of David,
Of gold and ivory,
The Ark of God’s Own promise,
The Gate of Heaven to me;
To live, and not to love thee,
Would fill my soul with shame:
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
I’ll love and bless thy name.
But in the crown of Mary,
There lies a wondrous gem,
As Queen of all the Angels,
Which Mary shares with them;
“No sin hath e’er defiled thee,”
So doth our faith proclaim:
When wicked men blaspheme thee,
I’ll love and bless thy name.
Fr. J. Wyze 1825-1898
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Francis
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MARY SINGS THE PRAISES OF GOD’S MERCY
Pope John Paul II
In the ‘Magnificat’, the Blessed Virgin proclaims the greatness of God who called her, his humble handmaid, to be the Mother of his Incarnate Son
At the General Audience of Wednesday, 6 November, the Holy Father returned to his catechesis on the Virgin Mary with a reflection on her song known as the Magnificat. “With her wise reading of history, Mary leads us to discover the criteria of God’s mysterious action. Overturning the judgements of the world, he comes to the aid of the poor and lowly”, the Pope said, pointing out that it is humility of heart which the Lord finds especially attractive. Here is a translation of the Holy Father’s catechesis, which was the 35th in the series on the Blessed Virgin and was given in Italian.
He who is mighty has done great things for me
In the presence of the powerful and merciful Lord, Mary expresses her own sense of lowliness: “My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden” (Lk 1:47-48). The Greek word “tapeínosis” is probably borrowed from the song of Hannah, Samuel’s mother. It calls attention to the “humiliation” and “misery” of a barren woman (cf. 1 Sam 1: 11), who confides her pain to the Lord. With a similar expression, Mary makes known her situation of poverty and her awareness of being little before God, who by a free decision looked upon her, a humble girl from Nazareth and called her to become the Mother of the Messiah.
Pope John Paul II
In the ‘Magnificat’, the Blessed Virgin proclaims the greatness of God who called her, his humble handmaid, to be the Mother of his Incarnate Son
At the General Audience of Wednesday, 6 November, the Holy Father returned to his catechesis on the Virgin Mary with a reflection on her song known as the Magnificat. “With her wise reading of history, Mary leads us to discover the criteria of God’s mysterious action. Overturning the judgements of the world, he comes to the aid of the poor and lowly”, the Pope said, pointing out that it is humility of heart which the Lord finds especially attractive. Here is a translation of the Holy Father’s catechesis, which was the 35th in the series on the Blessed Virgin and was given in Italian.
- Inspired by the Old Testament tradition, with the song of the Magnificat Mary celebrates the marvels God worked in her. This song is the Virgin’s response to the mystery of the Annunciation: the angel had invited her to rejoice and Mary now expresses the exultation of her spirit in God her Saviour. Her joy flows from the personal experience of God’s looking with kindness upon her, a poor creature with no historical influence.
He who is mighty has done great things for me
In the presence of the powerful and merciful Lord, Mary expresses her own sense of lowliness: “My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden” (Lk 1:47-48). The Greek word “tapeínosis” is probably borrowed from the song of Hannah, Samuel’s mother. It calls attention to the “humiliation” and “misery” of a barren woman (cf. 1 Sam 1: 11), who confides her pain to the Lord. With a similar expression, Mary makes known her situation of poverty and her awareness of being little before God, who by a free decision looked upon her, a humble girl from Nazareth and called her to become the Mother of the Messiah.
- The words “henceforth all generations will call me blessed” (Lk 1:48) arise from the fact that Elizabeth was the first to proclaim Mary “blessed” (Lk 1:45). Not without daring, the song predicts that this same proclamation will be extended and increased with relentless momentum, At the same time, it testifies to the special veneration for the Mother of Jesus which has been present in the Christian community from the very first century. The Magnificat is the first fruit of the various forms of devotion, passed on from one generation to the next, in which the Church has expressed her love for the Virgin of Nazareth.
- “For he who is mighty has done great things for me and holy is his name, And his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation” (Lk 1:49-50).
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