"...we have an advocate so powerful that she is never refused anything..."

[MariaChristi]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

There are so many beautiful motives for us to embrace: “True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin” that I marvel at how few persevere in reading this little book and how few re-read and begin to “live it”, totally Consecrating themselves to Jesus through Mary. Then I remember the Wisdom of the saints, and dear Little St. Therese of Lisieux’ s words: “Everything is Grace!” Let us continue to listen to St. Louis De Montfort as he continues to share with us the Wisdom he learned from Scripture, Tradition and the Magisterium:

1. At Mary’s request, Jesus accepts the gift of our good works, no matter how poor and insignificant they may be for one who is the King of kings, the Holiest of the holy. When we present anything to Jesus by ourselves, relying on our own dispositions and efforts, he examines our gift and often rejects it because it is stained with self-love, just as he once rejected the sacrifices of the Jews because they were imbued with selfish motives.

But when we present something to Him by the pure, virginal hands of his beloved Mother, we take him by His weak side, in a manner of speaking. He does not consider so much the present itself as the person who offers it. Thus Mary, who is never slighted by her Son but is always well received, prevails upon Him to accept with pleasure everything she offers Him, regardless of its value. Mary has only to present the gift for Jesus graciously to accept it. This is what St. Bernard strongly recommended to all those he was guiding along the pathway to perfection. "When you want to offer something to God, to be welcomed by Him be sure to offer it through the worthy Mother of God, if you do not wish to see it rejected."

1. Does not human nature itself, as we have seen, suggest this mode of procedure to the less important people of this world with regard to the great? Why should grace not inspire us to do likewise with regard to God? He is infinitely exalted above us. We are less than atoms in His sight. But we have an advocate so powerful that she is never refused anything. She is so resourceful that she knows every secret way to win the heart of God. She is so good and kind that she never passes over anyone no matter how lonely and sinful.

Further on, I shall relate the story of Jacob and Rebecca which exemplifies the truths I have been setting before you.

Come, Holy Spirit, on today’s Memorial of St. Teresa of Avila, and teach us the Wisdom of the Saints. Thank you for inspiring her to to write so many beautiful works to help us on our journey to the Perfection of Charity.

 

[MariaChristi]

Dear Camehome4john6 and Stephie,

Thank you both for your “hearts” to let us know that you read and appreciated St. Louis De Montfort’s words from “True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin”. If and when you have time, maybe you can share what may have touched your hearts in particular while you were reading St. Louis’ words today.

Your comments may help others besides me.

 

[MariaChristi]

Dear patricius,

Thanks for your faithful “heart” to let me know you appreciated St. Louis de Montfort’s words from his book, True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin. How important for all of us to believe in God’s Love for Mary and Jesus’ desire to honor her! Mary only asks according to His Will and so how could He refuse her?

 

[MariaChristi]

Thanks Torolf,

For your “heart”, letting us know you appreciated St. Louis’ words on how powerful an advocate our Mother Mary is! I hope you will read his book on "True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin" if you haven’t already read it! If you click on the title you can read the online version!

 

[Peonies]

But we have an advocate so powerful that she is never refused anything. She is so resourceful that she knows every secret way to win the heart of God. She is so good and kind that she never passes over anyone no matter how lonely and sinful.

I really like this passage from St. Louis De Montfort’s writings. It is full of hope. At my lowest and saddest moments, the Blessed Mother has never declined to come to my aid. I love her very much.

 

[MariaChristi]

Dear Peonies,

Thanks for your reply. Yes, we can all be grateful to our Mother for her never failing intercession for us! God has given His Saints a share in His Wisdom to remind us of His Love in Giving us Jesus through Mary to save us from our sins.

We were given the Gifts of Supernatural Faith, Hope and Charity as well as the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in our Baptism, and God intends us to continue growing in those Gifts. Often in our lowest and saddest moments we are tempted to be discouraged or sometimes we can even come close to despair , but Jesus gave us Mary to be our Mother who prays for us and gives us her example of her Supernatural Faith, Hope and Charity standing at the foot of Jesus’ Cross. May we “Behold” our Mother and Model and by God’s Grace strive to become more and more like her!