Saint Francis embraced the Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ with indescribable love, because she had made the Lord of Majesty our brother and had obtained mercy for us. After Christ, it was Mary in whom he placed his trust and whom he chose as advocate, both for himself and his brothers.Saint Francis of Assisi, from St. Bonaventure, Major Life - 9:3
with thanks to PorticunculaOur Lady's origin is wrapped in silence, as was her whole life. Thus, her birth speaks to us of humility. The more we desire to grow in God's eyes, the more we should hide ourselves from the eyes of creatures. The more we wish to do great things for God, the more we should labour in silence and obscurity.Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen OCD, Divine Intimacy, 1964
Monday, September 08, 2008
Mary, on her Birthday...
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These words are a gift - I thank you!
Beautiful quotes, Mike. Re Our Lady's origin being wrapped in silence, I am currently reading about Mary in the visions and revelations of Mary of Agreda, and the material is simply amazing.
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