Devotion of the day: the soul that trusts in Mary

Greatness of Mary Immaculate. Maria was the only woman conceived without sin; God exempted her for singular privilege, and made her, even for this title, the greatest of creatures. Admire Mary rich in all the treasures of divine wisdom and power; contemplate Mary in Heaven venerated by the Angels. by the Saints. The most beautiful gift that God gave to Mary, as Mother of Jesus, was to create her alone immaculate. Thank the Lord for the privilege granted to your heavenly Mother.

Goodness of Mary. Not only for Jesus did he experience Mother's tenderness; even for tea she has the same affection, although She is so great, and you are a sinner, a lukewarm, a worm of the earth! Can you doubt the goodness of Mary who, to save you, sacrificed her Son Jesus himself? Of Mary who was given to you by Mother by Jesus on the Cross and who obtained from Jesus the office of mother of mercy? Was he only once insensitive to you?

Confidence in Maria. How can we not trust in a Mother, so great and so good? What grace can you not hope from her? What better graces did St. Philip, St. Stanislaus, St. Louis Gonzaga, Gerardo Maiella get! How many miracles are not seen, every day, lavished by the hand of Mary on the souls who trust in her! Today she dilates her heart in confidence in Mary. What grace, what virtue do you need? Ask her with confidence today and throughout the novena: Mary will console you.

PRACTICE. - Recite nine wanted: Blessed be she etc .; set yourself a virtue to practice throughout the novena.