Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. So much to savor in this delightful scene from Holy Scripture! It is also the name of a Christian feast day commemorating this visit, celebrated on May 31 in the West (July 2 in calendars of the 1263-1969 period and in the modern regional calendar of Germany) and March 30 in the East. He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. Click here for our page devoted to the Blessed Mother. Let us pay particular attention to our visits and conversation, acts which are to many Christians the sources of innumerable dangers and sins. The Blessed Virgin in Her humility concealed the wonderful dignity to which She Herself was raised, through the Incarnation of the Son of God in Her womb, but in the transport of Her holy joy and gratitude, determined to go to congratulate and assist the mother of the Baptist. Father Gabriel tells us that “this is the first lesson the Divine Paraclete teaches the soul” who is seeking closer union with God. The fact that Our Savior worked this miracle of grace through His Immaculate Mother forms the basis for devotion to her under her title of Mediatrix of All Grace. I am not affiliated in any way with any other web site, blog or social network site. In the Immaculate Heart of Mary, [email protected] Let us meditate on the holy conversations of the cousins, and the services Mary rendered to Elizabeth, and think how we may imitate Her prudent charity. (Divine Intimacy, Tan Publishers), Fear of the Lord is such a tremendous love for God, such intimacy with Our Savior, that we live in a holy fear of wounding Him in any way. Let me never be separated from Thee, but grant that I may love Thee always and then do with me what Thou will. At times, devotion to Mary may have occasioned some divisiveness, but we can hope that authentic devotion will lead all to Christ and therefore, to one another. † St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Then comes the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55). If then thou shalt not watch, I will come to thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know at what hour I will come to thee.” (Apoc. He hath helped Israel His servant, being mindful of His mercy: At the voice of the Mother of God, by the power and grace of Her divine Son in Her womb, Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit; and the infant in her womb, sanctified at that moment, conceived so great a joy as to leap and exult. The Order of the Visitation was founded in 1610 by Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Jane Frances de Chantal in Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France. † Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. These are my own opinions and do not propose to reflect those of persons quoted here or resources listed here. By the infused light of the Spirit of God Elizabeth understood the great mystery of the Incarnation which God had wrought in Mary, whose humility prevented Her from disclosing it, even to a Saint and an intimate friend. The following verse, “behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed”, is overlooked by those who reject devotion to Mary. This reminder of God’s justice, following as it does the promise of His mercy “from generation unto generations“, helps us to understand the divine order. Cincinnati, OH 45202, 513.241.5615 About Visitation Parish. As David danced before the Ark, John the Baptist leaps for joy. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. How long has it been since you heard a sermon on the fear of the Lord? When Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the infant leaped in her womb. Map and Directions, https://www.franciscanmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SODMay31.mp3. As with all authentic devotion to Mary, Elizabeth’s (the Church’s) words first praise God for what God has done to Mary. Like most feasts of Mary, it is closely connected with Jesus and his saving work. Reflection: While with the Church we praise God for the mercies and wonders which He wrought in this mystery, we must apply ourselves to imitating the virtues of which Mary sets us a perfect example. † St. Joseph, protect us, protect our families, protect our priests. For He that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is His name. Father Gabriel then says, “Captured by love for such a good father, the soul has but one desire, to return Him love for love, to give Him pleasure and to be united with Him forever.”. Dedicated to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. Cathy, it is the same way for me! The present date of celebration was set in 1969, in order to follow the Annunciation of the Lord and precede the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. If we truly love God as Mary teaches us, then we will always fear the loss of His love. One of the invocations in Mary’s litany is “Ark of the Covenant.” Like the Ark of the Covenant of old, Mary brings God’s presence into the lives of other people. This perfect humility in Mary, this perfect obedience to God’s will in all things is what makes our devotion to Mary so beneficial. Remember – Our Lady needs us to obey: First Saturdays of Reparation, daily rosary, at least 5 mysteries, wear her brown scapular and live your Total Consecration to her Immaculate Heart, offering daily duties in reparation and for the conversion of poor sinners. Today, we commemorate Our Lady’s Visitation in which our Lord performed His first miracle through the Blessed Virgin Mary, to free John the Baptist from original sin.
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