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In the Catholic tradition, the month of May has been consecrated as a special period of Marian devotion to the Virgin Mary, Mother of God. It is a time when the faithful gather to honor and venerate the Holy Mother through prayer, processions, and other expressions of filial love. It is a time when the faithful gather to honor and venerate the Blessed Mother through prayer, processions and other expressions of filial love.
- Knowing Mary through prayer
Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a central place in the Catholic faith as an example of faith, humility, and obedience. Getting to know her through prayer allows us to deepen our relationship with her and better understand her role in the history of salvation Pope Saint John Paul II, one of Mary’s most devoted followers, expressed: “The Mother of God is also our Mother, and the intimate relationship of each one of us with her is the essence of our relationship with the Son and with the Holy Trinity.”
- Promises of the Virgin Mary to Devotees of the Holy Rosary
The rosary, one of the most popular forms of Marian prayer, is a special way of encountering Mary. As we recite the prayers of the rosary and meditate on the mysteries of Jesus’ life, we join Mary in her contemplation of saving events.
The Virgin Mary has made numerous promises to those who devoutly pray the rosary. These promises include Mary’s special intercession at the hour of death, the grace of conversion for sinners, protection against spiritual and physical dangers, and assistance in obtaining the necessary graces for our salvation. These promises reflect Mary’s maternal love for all her children and her desire to lead us to her Son, Jesus Christ.
According to Blessed Alan, these are the promises of Our Lady for those who frequently and devoutly pray the Marian prayer:
- Those who pray the Rosary with enormous faith will receive special graces.
- I promise my protection and the greatest graces to those who pray the Rosary.
- The Rosary is a powerful weapon to not go to hell: it destroys vices, diminishes sins, and defends us from heresies.
- Virtue will be granted, good works will abound, the piety of God for souls will be granted, the hearts of people will be rescued from their earthly love and vanities, and they will be elevated in their desire for eternal things. Souls will be sanctified by this means. The soul that entrusts itself to me in the Rosary will not perish.
- The soul that entrusts itself to me in the Rosary will not perish.
- Whoever devoutly prays the Rosary, and carries the mysteries as a testimony of life, will not know misfortune. God will not punish him in His justice, he will not have a violent death, and if he is just, he will remain in God’s grace, and will have the reward of eternal life.
- Those who are true devotees of the Rosary will not perish without the Holy Sacraments.
- Those who pray the Holy Rosary with much faith in life and at the hour of their death will find the light of God and the fullness of His grace, at the hour of death they will participate in paradise by the merits of the Saints.
- I will deliver from purgatory those who devoutly pray the Rosary.
- Devout children of the Rosary will deserve a high degree of Glory in heaven.
- They will obtain everything they ask of me through the Rosary.
- Those who propagate my Rosary will be assisted by me in their needs.
- My Son has granted me that all those who entrust themselves to me when praying the Rosary will have as intercessors the entire heavenly court in life and at the hour of death.
- Those who recite the Rosary are my children, and brothers and sisters of my only son, Jesus Christ.
- Devotion to my Rosary is a great sign of prophecy.
- Mary as Mother of all men
Marian devotion reminds us that Mary is the mother of all men and women, regardless of their origin, culture, or situation. As a loving mother, Mary welcomes us all under her protective mantle and offers us her tenderness and compassion. In the words of Pope Saint John Paul II: “Mary’s motherhood towards people embraces and embraces each and every one in the Christ who is born.”
- Apparitions of the Virgin Mary in the World
Throughout the world, the Virgin Mary is venerated under numerous invocations that reflect the cultural diversity and spiritual richness of the Church. Some of the best-known advocations include:
– Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico): Patroness of America and Empress of the Americas, venerated for her appearance to Juan Diego in 1531.
– Our Lady of Lourdes (France): Known for her appearances to Saint Bernadette Soubirous in 1858 and for her miraculous waters.
– Our Lady of Fátima (Portugal): Apparitions of Mary to three shepherd children in Fátima in 1917, where she urged conversion and prayer for peace.
– Our Lady of the Rosary (World): Venerated under this invocation in recognition of the promotion of the rosary as a powerful tool of prayer.
- The relevance of Mary in everyday life
For many Catholics, Mary is a constant source of inspiration and protection in their daily lives. Turning to her in moments of joy, pain, need or gratitude, they find comfort and strength in her maternal intercession. The month of May provides us with a special opportunity to immerse ourselves in the richness of Marian devotion and grow in our relationship with the Mother of God. Through prayer, especially the rosary, we can know Mary more intimately and experience her motherly love in our lives. May this month inspire us to follow the example of faith and dedication of the Blessed Virgin and to always turn to her as our loving and protective mother.
- Mary in the Bible: Apparitions and messages of hope
The figure of Mary appears in several passages of the New Testament, where she plays a crucial role in the history of redemption. From her announcement as the mother of the Savior by the angel Gabriel to her presence at key moments in the life of Jesus, Mary is a model of faith and obedience for all Christians. Her appearance at the wedding at Cana, where she intercedes with her Son for the needs of others, is an example of her role as a mediator of grace and help in times of need.
- The Immaculate virginity of Mary
The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception teaches that Mary was conceived without original sin, preparing her to be the worthy mother of the Son of God. This dogma, proclaimed by Pope Pius IX in 1854, highlights the purity and holiness of Mary from the moment of her conception. Her perpetual virginity, another important aspect of her being, underscores her total dedication to God and her unique role in salvation history.
- A call to Marian Devotion and prayer
In this month of May, we invite you to deepen your relationship with Mary through prayer and devotion. Meditate on Mary’s apparitions in the Bible and contemplate her immaculate virginity as a model of purity and surrender to God. Take advantage of this time to pray the rosary, a powerful tool for intercession and Marian contemplation.
In the month of May, we raise our prayers and praise to Mary, the mother of God and our spiritual mother. May your example of faith, humility and obedience inspire us to follow Jesus more closely and trust in his love and mercy.
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