"The Marian Dimension"

[MariaChristi]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

From an article by Msgr Calkins, “Marian Consecration and Entrustment”:

… The Marian dimension of the life of a disciple of Christ is expressed in a special way precisely through this filial entrusting to the Mother of Christ, which began with the testament of the Redeemer on Golgotha. Entrusting himself to Mary in a filial manner, the Christian, like the Apostle John, “welcomes” the Mother of Christ “into his own home” and brings her into everything that makes up his inner life, that is to say into his human and Christian “I”: he “took her to his own home” (Redemptoris Mater #45).

        Explaining the intimate relationship which Jesus wishes us to have with his Mother, the Pope pointed out that, while it is truly a personal relationship with Mary, it is ultimately oriented to Jesus himself:

                This filial relationship, this self-entrusting of a child to its mother, not only has its beginning in Christ but can also be said to be definitively directed towards him.  Mary can be said to continue to say to each individual the words which she spoke at Cana in Galilee:  “Do whatever he tells you.” ... Precisely with her faith as Spouse and Mother she wishes to act upon all those who entrust themselves to her as her children.  And it is well known that the more her children persevere and progress in this attitude, the nearer Mary leads them to the “unsearchable riches of Christ” (Eph. 3:8) (Redemptoris Mater #46).  Underlining is mine for emphasis.

How important this "Marian Dimension"is, which seems to be so misunderstood by many non Catholics and even some Catholics! For the entire article see HERE