Mary supports us in the journey of life, Mary: Day 080

Last updated on: October 9, 2015 at 3:30 am by Pete Socks

Mary supports us in the journey of life, Mary: Day 080 2015-10-03T14:38:05-05:00 Pete Socks

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Mary supports us in the journey of life

Pope Leo XIII recognizes the difficulties of our journey toward heaven, but he’s confident that we can reach our destination safely if we hold Mary’s hand as we walk.

In Mary we see how a truly good and provident God has established for
us a most suitable example of every virtue. As we look upon her and think about her, we are not cast down as though stricken by the overpowering splendor of God’s power. On the contrary, attracted by the closeness of the common nature we share with her, we strive with greater confidence to imitate her. If we, with her powerful help, should dedicate ourselves wholly and entirely to this under- taking, we can portray at least an outline of such great virtue and sanctity, and reproducing that perfect conformity of our lives to all God’s designs which she possessed in so marvelous a degree, we shall follow her into heaven.

Undaunted and full of courage, let’s go on with the pilgrimage we have undertaken, even though the way should be rough and full of obstacles. Amid the trouble and toil, let’s not cease to hold out suppliant hands to Mary with the words of the Church: “To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears; turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us. . . . Keep our lives all spotless, make our ways secure, till we find in Jesus joys that will endure.”

Although she was never subject to the frailty and perversity of our nature, Mary well knows its condition and is the best and most solicitous of mothers. How willingly will she hasten to our aid when we need her; with what love will she refresh us, and with what strength sustain us. For those of us who follow the journey hallowed by the blood of Christ and by the tears of Mary, our entrance into their company and the enjoyment of their most blessed glory will be certain and easy. —Pope Leo XIII, Magnae Dei Matris

IN GOD’S PRESENCE, CONSIDER . . .

Do I sometimes grow weary, wondering whether I’ll ever make it home safely to heaven? In times of discouragement, have I learned to lean hard on Mary?

CLOSING PRAYER
From a prayer of Blessed John Henry Newman: O hope of the pilgrim! Lead us still as you have led; in the dark night, across the bleak wilderness, guide us on to our Lord Jesus; guide us home.

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