The Immaculate Heart of Mary (optional memorial) ~ 13 June 2015

"O Mary, conceived without sin, 

pray for us who have recourse to thee."

"Everything in Mary leads us toward her Son, our only Saviour, by whose foreseen merits she was preserved immaculate and full of grace; everything in Mary lifts up our hearts to the praise of the Holy Trinity." ~ Pope Paul VI in encyclical celebrating the centenary of the apparitions at Lourdes.

But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart. 

Luke 2:19

And he went down with them and came to Nazareth 

and was subject to them. 

And his mother kept all these words in her heart. 

Luke 2:51

"I will never leave you; 

my Immaculate Heart will be your refuge, 

and the way that will lead you to God."

~ Our Lady to the Lucia at Fatima, 13 June, 1917 ~

Grant, Lord God, that we, your servants, may rejoice in unfailing health of mind and body, and, through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever-Virgin, may we be set free from present sorrow and come to enjoy eternal happiness. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Gospel

Luke 2:41-51

The Boy Jesus in the Temple

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom; and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, but supposing him to be in the company they went a day�s journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances; and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions; and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, �Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously.� And he said to them, �How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father�s house?� And they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them. And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.

Consecration To The Immaculate Heart of the Queen of Peace

I love you as you love me; 

I want to love you with all my strength to be.

I love you! 

I want to love you with all my heart; 

I want to love you so much we will never part. 

I love you with all my soul and mind; 

I want to love you with all the hope, faith, 

and joy I can find.

I love you! 

I want to love you beyond the most beautiful word; 

I want to love you with the greatest symphony 

of music that can be heard.

I love you! 

I love you more than all the angels; 

I want to love you more than anything created; 

I want to love you as far as the Heavens can see; 

and I want you to know that it comes all from me!

source: medjugorje.org

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death

O my Mother, by the love which Thou bearest to God, I beseech Thee to help me at all times. Leave me not, until thou seest me safe in heaven, blessing Thee and singing Thy mercies for all eternity. AMEN.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. 
�Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death.� 
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