Our Lady of the Rosary - October 7th

 

PRAY THE ROSARY!

O Virgin Mary, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may be for me each day, in the midst of my manifold duties, a bond of unity in my actions, a tribute of filial piety, a sweet refreshment, an encouragement to walk joyfully along the path of duty. Grant, above all, O Virgin Mary, that the study of thy fifteen mysteries may form in my soul, little by little, a luminous atmosphere, pure, strengthening, and fragrant, which may penetrate my understanding, my will, my heart, my memory, my imagination, my whole being. So shall I acquire the habit of praying while I work, without the aid of formal prayers, by interior acts of admiration and of supplication, or by aspirations of love. I ask this of thee, O Queen of the holy Rosary, through Saint Dominic, thy son of predilection, the renowned preacher of thy mysteries, and the faithful imitator of thy virtues. Amen.

Have a blessed day!

Dawn Pisturino

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven

On August 15th, we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, a Holy Day of Obligation.

The Virgin Mary, according to Catholic theology, was born without sin. Filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, she carried in her womb the Divine Child who would come into the world as a guiding light for all of humanity. It is more than fitting that the Mother of God would not suffer corruption of the body after death but be assumed full-body into Heaven. In fact, it is not clear that she ever died at all. Her tomb in Jerusalem is empty, and there is no tradition that she actually died. What a beautiful way for a Mother and Son to be reunited in heaven!

Let us pray:

Mary, Queen Assumed into Heaven, I rejoice that after years of heroic martyrdom on earth, you have at last been taken to the throne prepared for you in heaven by the Holy Trinity.

Lift my heart with you in the glory of your Assumption above the dreadful touch of sin and impurity. Teach me how small earth becomes when viewed from heaven. Make me realize that death is the triumphant gate through which I shall pass to your Son, and that someday my body shall rejoin my soul in the unending bliss of heaven.

From this earth, over which I tread as a pilgrim, I look to you for help. I ask for this favor: (Mention your request).

When my hour of death has come, lead me safely to the presence of Jesus to enjoy the vision of my God for all eternity together with you. 

Amen.

Dawn Pisturino

August 8, 2021

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