Practical devotion: we engrave the name of Mary in the mind

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 full of graces and blessings, says St. Methodius; Always new, sweet and lovable name, writes Alfonso de 'Liguori; Name that inflames with divine Love who names Him devoutly; Name that is the balm of the afflicted, comfort to sinners, scourge to demons… How dear are you to me, Mary!

We carve Mary in the mind. How can I forget her after so many tests of affection, of maternal love that she gave me? The holy souls of Philip, of Teresa, always sighed for her ... I too could invoke her with every breath! Three singular graces, said Saint Bridget, 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.

Let us imprint Mary in the heart. We are children of Mary, let us love her; our heart both of Jesus and of Mary; no more of the world, of vanities, of sin, of the devil. Let us imitate her: together with her Name, let Mary impress us with her virtues in the heart, humility, patience, conformity to the divine will, fervor in divine service. Let's promote its glory: in us, by showing ourselves to be true devotees of his; in others, propagating their devotion. I want to do it, o Maria, because you are and 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.