Devotion to Mary in May: day 9 "Maria salvation of the infidels"

MARY SALVATION OF THE INFIDELS

9 DAY
Holy Mary.

Invocation. - Mary, Mother of mercy, pray for us!

MARY SALVATION OF THE INFIDELS
The Gospel reads (St. Matthew, XIII, 31): «The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his campaign. $ the smallest of all tree seeds; but when it has grown, it is the largest of all herbaceous plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lay their nests on it ». The light of the gospel began to expand for. means of the Apostles; started from Galilee and must extend to the ends of the earth. About two thousand years have passed and the doctrine of Jesus Christ has not yet penetrated all over the world. The infidels, that is, the unbaptized, are today five sixths of humanity; about half a billion souls enjoy the fruit of the Redemption; two and a half billion still lie in the darkness of paganism. Meanwhile, God wants everyone to be saved; but it is the design of Divine Wisdom that man cooperates in the salvation of man. We must therefore work for the conversion of the infidels. Our Lady is also the Mother of these wretched, redeemed at a high price on Calvary. How can it help them? Pray to the Divine Son that missionary vocations arise. Each Missionary is a gift from Mary to the Church of Jesus Christ. If you ask those who work in the Missions: What is the story of your vocation? - everyone would reply: It originated from Mary ... in a day sacred to her ... for an inspiration she had by praying at her altar ... for a prodigious grace obtained, as proof of the missionary vocation. . . - We ask Priests, Sisters and lay people who are in the Missions: Who gives you strength, who assists you in danger, to whom do you entrust your apostolic endeavors? - Everyone points to the Blessed Virgin. - And good is done! Where before Satan reigned, now Jesus reigns! Many converted pagans have also become apostles; Indigenous seminaries already exist, where many receive priestly ordination every year; there is also a good number of indigenous bishops. Whoever loves Our Lady must love the conversion of the infidels and do something so that the kingdom of God may come into the world through Mary. In our prayers we do not forget the thought of the Missions, indeed it would be commendable to allocate a day of the week for this purpose, for example, Saturday. Make an excellent habit of making Holy Hour for the infidels, to hasten their conversion and to give God acts of adoration and thanksgiving which do not make him masses of creatures. How much glory is given to God with a Holy Hour directed to this end! Sacrifices are offered to the Lord, through the hands of the Madonna, for the benefit of the Missionaries. Imitate the conduct of Santa Teresina, who with the generous and constant offer of small sacrifices, deserved to be declared Patroness of the Missions. Adveniat regnum tuum! Adveniat for Mariam!

EXAMPLE

Don Colbacchini, Salesian Missionary, when he went to Matho Grosso (Brazil), to evangelize an almost wild tribe, did everything to win the friendship of the chief, the great Cacico. These were the terror of the area; he kept the skulls of those he had killed exposed and had a team of armed savages at his command. The Missionary, with prudence and charity, obtained after some time that the great Cacico sent his two children to the catechetical instructions, which were held under a tent secured to the trees. Even the father later listened to the instructions. Wanting Don Colbacchini to strengthen his friendship, he asked Cacico to allow him to bring the two children to the city of San Paulo, on the occasion of a big party. At first there was the refusal, but after the insistence and the reassurances, the father said: I entrust you my children! But remember that if it happens to someone badly, you will pay with your life! - Unfortunately, there was an epidemic in San Paulo, the children of Cacico were hit by evil and both died. When the Missionary returned to his home after two months, he said to himself: Life is over for me! As soon as I communicate the news of the death of the children to the chief of the tribe, I will be killed! - Don Colbacchini recommended himself to Our Lady, imploring his assistance. The Cacico, having heard the news, enraged, took bites in his hands, with the wreckage he opened wounds in his chest and went away shouting: You will see me tomorrow! - While the Missionary celebrated Holy Mass the next day, the savage entered the chapel, placed himself face down on the floor and said nothing. When the Sacrifice was finished, he approached the Missionary and embraced him, saying: You taught that Jesus forgave his crucifixors. I also forgive you! ... We will always be friends! - The Missionary affirmed that it was Our Lady who saved him from certain death.

Foil. - Before going to bed, kiss the Crucifix and say: Maria, if I died tonight, let her be in God's grace! -

Ejaculation. - Queen of Heaven, bless the Missions!