Reverence, Orthodoxy and Marian Devotion - An Observation

[Conciliar]

I imagine there are exceptions to every “rule” when observing humans. That said, it certainly has been my experience that priests who have a special devotion to Blessed Mother are typically orthodox in their theology and reverent in the way they offer Mass.

Any thoughts?

**Reverence noun \ˈrev-rən(t)s, ˈre-və-; ˈre-vərn(t)s\

1: honor or respect felt or shown : deference; especially : profound adoring awed respect**

Just in case someone feels the need to demand a definition.

 

[b_justb]

This is interesting. The priests that I have really enjoyed when they preside all have had a Marian Devotion. That doesn’t mean much I am sure. But I had never thought about that until now.

Conciliar:

I imagine there are exceptions to every “rule” when observing humans. That said, it certainly has been my experience that priests who have a special devotion to Blessed Mother are typically orthodox in their theology and reverent in the way they offer Mass.

Any thoughts?

 

[Genesis315]

Increasing my devotion to Mary led to my better understanding of the Mass and appreciation of the faith in general. According to St. Maximillian Kolbe, when we learn to imitate Mary through devotion to her, we begin to be transubstantiated into the Immaculata. We gain the humility and docility of faith to receive unconditionally what God has revealed and the Church has handed down without exalting our own sentiments or opinions. We say, “let it be done unto me according to thy word” even when we don’t understand.

And like Mary, that understanding will come as we, like her, ponder these truths within our hearts (the Rosary comes into play immensely here). Then, as our rational soul is made more immaculate, our reason and udnerstanding unite more and more with the Holy Spirit and are sanctified from all the errors the world has stained them with.

We are also made into the humble handmaids and servants of the Lord–this is made manifest especially as to humble service of the liturgy, that all priests and laity are called to, each in their own specific ways. Reverence comes with the humility of knowing and understanding one’s proper place in regards to the Eucharistic celebration.