Thoughts of Mary – 15 May – “Mary’s Month”
The Angelus
Moments with Saint Pope John XXIII (1881-1963)
“It is the custom in Catholic countries for the bells to ring the Angelus at dawn … “The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.”
This peal of bells, after the darkness of the night, represents the light that returns in splendour, while the heavens bow down to meet the earth.
The angel’s greeting is answered by our prayer which recalls the wonderful truth: “and she conceived by the Holy Ghost.”
The woman, daughter of Eve, chosen before all ages for this privilege, is called to a unique motherhood, to become, by a divine miracle, the Mother of Jesus.
How our hearts throb with joy as we repeat together, a prayer in which Mary is invoked as our Mother too! …
These are simple and familiar words – but it is good to meditate on all they stand for, in recollection and peace of mind.
The Son of God has become the Son of Mary, our brother and has lived among us – and we know well what this means for us.
First of all thirty years of silence, work and obedience.
Then three years of the apostolate, teaching, miracles, all-conquering light.
Then the hour of humiliation and sacrifice, but, in the end the triumph!”
AnaStpaul 
Annie, in tears I pray as this post blesses my day. Praise God o my soul. Amen.
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You are touched by an angel too Hughie.
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“First of all thirty years of silence, work and obedience. Then three years of the apostolate, teaching, miracles, all-conquering light. Then the hour of humiliation and sacrifice, but, in the end the triumph!”
These words struck me… as a Catholic mom, true sanctity is achieved through silence, work, and obedience. We don’t need to be special in the eyes of the world, but keep our eyes fixed on Christ in imitation of Mary. Ave Maria! 🙏
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Well said Nicole. Thank you.
Our small lives and our small discipleship of Our Lord and our Holy Mother, always guided by the Holy Spirit in obedience, is all that God our Father wants of us.
I find great solace in the silence of true love.
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