Sept. 12 - Feast of the Holy Name of Mary

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On this day dedicated to the Holy Name of Mary let us repeat that wonderful prayer of Saint Bernard, responding to Pope Benedict XVI’s invitation to “invite everyone to become a trusting child before Mary, even as the Son of God did. Saint Bernard says, and we say with him: ‘Look to the star of the sea, call upon Mary … in danger, in distress, in doubt, think of Mary, call upon Mary. May her name never be far from your lips, or far from your heart … If you follow her, you will not stray; if you pray to her, you will not despair; if you turn your thoughts to her, you will not err. If she holds you, you will not fall; if she protects you, you need not fear; if she is your guide, you will not tire; if she is gracious to you, you will surely reach your destination”’ (Benedict XVI, address at Heiligenkreuz Abbey, September 9, 2007)
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

In accordance with Jewish custom our Lady’s parents named her eight days after her birth, and were inspired to call her Mary. The feast of the Holy Name of Mary therefore follows that of her Birthday, as the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus follows Christmas. The feast originated in Spain and was approved by the Holy See in 1513; Innocent XI extended its observance to the whole Church in 1683 in thanksgiving to our Lady for the victory on September 12, 1683 by John Sobieski, king of Poland, over the Turks, who were besieging Vienna and threatening the West.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
 
Most Blessed Mother!!
Virgin Mary!!
Mother of our Creator!!
Mother of our Saviour!!
Mother of Jesus Christ!!
Mother of Christians!!
Mother of The Word Incarnate!!
Queen of Angels!!
Queen of Saints!!
Queen of heaven!!
Hail Mary full of grace, Ave Maria!!!
Mary Most Holy!!
My Blessed Mother Mary, most compassionate…i hail thee!!!
 
Hail illustrious lily of the ever-peaceful Trinity!

Resplendent rose of heavenly charm!
 
Pax Christi!

Praying and fasting for purity:

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Sweet Mary!!

Holy Mary!!

God bless!
 
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Dear Therese, avid, Dorothy, and eva,

Thank you all for your beautiful praises of Mary. Please let us continue to tell forth the wisdom of saints, like St. Bernard who praised her thus:
… Look to the star of the sea, call upon Mary … in danger, in distress, in doubt, think of Mary, call upon Mary. May her name never be far from your lips, or far from your heart … If you follow her, you will not stray; if you pray to her, you will not despair; if you turn your thoughts to her, you will not err. If she holds you, you will not fall; if she protects you, you need not fear; if she is your guide, you will not tire; if she is gracious to you, you will surely reach your destination
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On this Saturday, traditionally Mary’s day, may we strive to imitate her who “kept His Word”.

Our Lady of Light, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, pray for us that we may hear His Truth and Live His truth as you did on this earth.
 
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