Pope cites three lessons from Mary: Be joyful, help others, never give up (2024)
When a mother has a birthday, children send their greetings and love, so make sure to do the same thing on the feast of the Nativity of Mary, Pope Francis said.
The liturgical feast day Monday "would be her birthday. And what do you do when your mom has a birthday? You send her greetings and best wishes," the pope said, after praying the Angelus with people gathered Sunday in St. Peter's Square.
The pope asked people to say "a Hail Mary from the heart" and to not forget to tell her "Happy Birthday!"
Mary has three very important lessons for today's Christians, the pope said in a written message to Cuban bishops marking Sept. 8 as the feast of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, patroness of Cuba.
He said Mary teaches people to experience the joy of Christ and share it with others; to never let adversity beat you down; and always help those in need with love and mercy, he said.
The pope said people should imitate how Mary responded to God's call with her same joy, haste and perseverance, the pope said.
"Every time I read sacred Scripture, in the verses that talk about Our Lady, three verbs catch my attention," the pope said.
The three kinds of action -- be joyful, help without hesitation and persevere, should be "put into practice" by all Catholics, he added.
Whoever discovers Jesus will be "filled with an inner joy so great that nothing and no one can take it away," he said.
With Christ in their lives, people find the strength and hope "not to be sad and discouraged, thinking problems have no solution."
For the second action, people should always rise "in haste," just like Mary, to help others in need, he said.
"Victory is to those who repeatedly rise up, without getting discouraged. If we imitate Mary, we cannot sit with our arms crossed, just complaining or perhaps avoiding any effort so that others do what is our responsibility," he said.
Making a difference and helping others does not have to be done on a grand scale, he said, but entails doing everyday things "with tenderness and mercy."
"The third verb is to persevere," the pope said.
Mary relied on God and his goodness for the strength and courage needed to stay by Christ's side no matter what and to encourage his disciples to do the same.
"In this world in which long-lasting values are rejected and everything is changing, in which the disposable triumphs, in which it seems people are afraid of life's commitments, the Virgin encourages us to be men and women who are constant in their good works, who keep their word, who are always faithful," the pope said.
Cuban bishops visited the Vatican in late August for the installation of their gift, a replica of the statue of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, which was placed in the Vatican Gardens.
In Christianity, Mary is commonly referred to as the Virgin Mary, in accordance with the belief that the Holy Spirit impregnated her, thereby conceiving her first-born son Jesus miraculously, without sexual relations with her betrothed Joseph, "until her son [Jesus] was born".
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teaches people to experience the joy of Christ and share it with others; to never let adversity beat you down; and always help those in need with love and mercy, he said. The pope said people should imitate how Mary responded to God's call with her same joy, haste and perseverance, the pope said.
From St Mary, the mother of Jesus, I've learned that sometimes we have to say yes to God, not knowing where that will lead us and be willing to see that 'yes' through to fruition. From St Anthony Abbot of Egypt I learned to balance periods of solitude with periods of being busy and involved in the community.
Chapter III: The Proclamation of the Gospel (110-175)
A preacher who does not prepare is not 'spiritual'; he is dishonest and irresponsible with the gifts he has received". One of the central themes of the apostolic exhortation is that evangelisation is the duty of the whole people of God, including laity.
A profound and lively reflection on the Seven Joys of Mary: the Annunciation, the Nativity, the Epiphany, the Resurrection, the Ascension, Pentecost, and the Assumption. A contemplation of the mysteries of Christ's life, the Church, and the Sacraments, through Mary's joys, seen through the lens of sacred art.
Virgin birth of Jesus: Mary conceived Jesus by action of the Holy Spirit while remaining a virgin. Perpetual Virginity: Mary remained a virgin all her life, even after the act of giving birth to Jesus. Dormition: commemorates Mary's "falling asleep" or natural death shortly before her Assumption.
The prayers are in honor of God the Father (who bestowed Mary with the greatest power of all His creation), Jesus (who shared His perfect Wisdom with Mary), and the Holy Spirit (who filled Mary's soul with the sweetness of His mercy, tenderness, and love).
The four Marian dogmas of Mother of God, Immaculate Conception, perpetual virginity, and Assumption form the basis of Mariology. However, a number of other Catholic doctrines about the Virgin Mary have been developed by reference to sacred scripture, theological reasoning and church tradition.
We study Mary because there is no better example that could help us to understand what it means to respond to God's revelation in Jesus Christ. We study her because she is both mother and first disciple of her son, because as such she is the concrete and complete example.
Just as we learn much about the life, teachings, and person of Jesus from the Gospels, we can learn much about Jesus from Mary. She has a unique perspective. She can tell us things about Jesus, and teach us things that nobody else can. Everything Mary does and is brings us closer to Jesus.
The Joy of the Gospel affirms that we see the face of God in those who are poor, but above all we are to serve them with love and joy. As we know, our mission is hard, often discouraging work. To meet individual needs on a case-by-case basis is one thing; to tackle the systemic causes of poverty can seem overwhelming.
“Among the key themes of Evangelii Nuntiandi are human liberation, the cooperative personal and ecclesial dimensions of evangelization, the leadership role of the Holy Spirit, and the role of prayer (both liturgical and devotional) in equipping evangelizers for their task,” he added.
Chapter 3 begins the transition from a Christian understanding of salvation, grace, and the power of Christ into a practical guide for Christian living. To make the transition, in this chapter, Paul refers to his own calling by God and prays for the spiritual strength of the Ephesian church.
But Mary's story recalls that joy can't be gotten cheaply. The pain of the world cannot be papered over in a sentimental display of tamed little angels and a cute, chubby baby Jesus. The emptiness in the world and in our own lives can't be filled with enough hurry or buying power or likes or retweets.
Mary shows us that we can walk this path with confidence. She has preceded us on the way of imitating Christ, her glorification is the firm hope of our own salvation. For these reasons we call her "our hope, cause of our joy."
The four Marian dogmas of Mother of God, Immaculate Conception, perpetual virginity, and Assumption form the basis of Mariology. However, a number of other Catholic doctrines about the Virgin Mary have been developed by reference to sacred scripture, theological reasoning and church tradition.
The angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. ...
Hail Mary.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. ...
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