Today's devotion: Mary's name "there is no more beautiful name"

12 ° September

MARY'S NAME

1. Amiability of the Name of Mary. God was its inventor, writes St. Jerome; after the Name of Jesus, no other name can give greater glory to God; Name filled with graces and blessings, says St. Methodius; Always new, sweet and lovable name, writes Alfonso de 'Liguori; Name that inflames divine love who names him devoutly; Name that is the balm of the afflicted, comfort to sinners, scourge to demons ... How dear you are to me Mary!

2. We sculpt Mary in the mind. How can we forget her after many trials of affection, of maternal love that she offered me? The holy souls of Philip, of Teresa, always sighed to her ... I too could invoke her with every breath! Three singular graces, said Saint Brigid, will obtain the devotees of the name of Mary: the perfect pain of sins, their satisfaction, the strength to reach perfection. He often invokes Mary, especially in temptations.

3. We imprint Mary in the heart. We are children of Mary, we love her; our heart be of Jesus and Mary; no more than the world, of vanities, of sin, of the devil. Imitate her: together with her Name, Mary gives us her virtues in the heart, humility, patience, conformity to the divine will, fervor in the divine service. Let us promote its glory: in us, by showing ourselves true devotees; in others, propagating their devotion. I want to do it, o Maria, because you are and you will always be my sweet mother.

PRACTICE. - Repeat often: Jesus, Mary (33 days of indulgence each time): offer your heart as a gift to Mary.