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Pope encourages faithful to pray Rosary at home from the Letter of His Holiness Pope Francis to the

Faithful for the Month of May 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular

intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to

pray the Rosary at home within the family. The restrictions of the pandemic have made us

come to appreciate all the more this “family” aspect, also from a spiritual point of view.

For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the

Rosary at home in the month of May. This can be done either as a group or individually; you

can decide according to your own situations, making the most of both opportunities. The key

to doing this is always simplicity, and it is easy also on the internet to find good models of

prayers to follow.

I am also providing two prayers to Our Lady that you can recite at the end of the Rosary,

and that I myself will pray in the month of May, in spiritual union with all of you. I include them

with this letter so that they are available to everyone.

Dear brothers and sisters, contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our

Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time

of trial. I keep all of you in my prayers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you,

please, to pray for me. I thank you, and with great affection I send you my blessing.

Rome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2020

Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist

FIRST PRAYER O Mary, You shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who, at the foot of the cross,

were united with Jesus’ suffering, and persevered in your faith.

“Protectress of the Roman people”, you know our needs,

and we know that you will provide, so that, as at Cana in Galilee,

joy and celebration may return after this time of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father

and to do what Jesus tells us. For he took upon himself our suffering,

and burdened himself with our sorrows to bring us, through the cross, to the joy of the

Resurrection. Amen.

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SECOND PRAYER

“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”.

In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety,

we fly to you, Mother of God and our Mother, and seek refuge under your protection.

Virgin Mary, turn your merciful eyes towards us amid this coronavirus pandemic.

Comfort those who are distraught and mourn their loved ones who have died, and at times are

buried in a way that grieves them deeply. Be close to those who are concerned for their loved

ones who are sick and who, in order to prevent the spread of the disease, cannot be close to

them. Fill with hope those who are troubled by the uncertainty of the future and the

consequences for the economy and employment.

Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us to God, the Father of mercies, that this great

suffering may end and that hope and peace may dawn anew. Plead with your divine Son, as

you did at Cana, so that the families of the sick and the victims be comforted, and their hearts

be opened to confidence and trust.

Protect those doctors, nurses, health workers and volunteers who are on the frontline

of this emergency and are risking their lives to save others. Support their heroic effort and

grant them strength, generosity and continued health.

Be close to those who assist the sick night and day, and to priests who, in their pastoral

concern and fidelity to the Gospel, are trying to help and support everyone.

Blessed Virgin, illumine the minds of men and women engaged in scientific research,

that they may find effective solutions to overcome this virus.

Support national leaders, that with wisdom, solicitude and generosity they may come to

the aid of those lacking the basic necessities of life and may devise social and economic

solutions inspired by farsightedness and solidarity.

Mary Most Holy, stir our consciences, so that the enormous funds invested in

developing and stockpiling arms will instead be spent on promoting effective research on how

to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

Beloved Mother, help us realize that we are all members of one great family and to

recognize the bond that unites us, so that, in a spirit of fraternity and solidarity, we can help to

alleviate countless situations of poverty and need. Make us strong in faith, persevering in

service, constant in prayer.

Mary, Consolation of the afflicted, embrace all your children in distress and pray that

God will stretch out his all-powerful hand and free us from this terrible pandemic, so that life

can serenely resume its normal course.

To you, who shine on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope, do we entrust

ourselves, O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.

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As the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary has a unique position among the saints, indeed,

among all creatures. She is exalted, yet still one of us.

Redeemed by reason of the merits of her Son and united to Him by a close and indissoluble

tie, she is endowed with the high office and dignity of being the Mother of the Son of God, by

which account she is also the beloved daughter of the Father and the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Because of this gift of sublime grace, she far surpasses all creatures, both in heaven and on

earth. At the same time, however, because she belongs to the offspring of Adam, she is one

with all those who are to be saved.

Mary embraces God's will and freely chooses to cooperate with God's grace, thereby fulfilling a

crucial role in God's plan of salvation. Throughout the centuries, the Church has turned to the

Blessed Virgin in order to come closer to Christ. Many forms of piety toward the Mother of God

developed that help bring us closer to her Son. In these devotions to Mary, "while the Mother is

honored, the Son, through whom all things have their being and in whom it has pleased the

Father that all fullness should dwell, is rightly known, loved and glorified and . . . all His

commands are observed." The Church honors her as the Mother of God, looks to her as a

model of perfect discipleship, and asks for her prayers to God on our behalf.

The honor we give to God alone is properly called adoration, the highest honor we can give.

The honor we give to Mary and the saints is called veneration. Proper veneration of the saints

does not interfere with the worship due to God, but rather fosters it. "Our communion with those

in heaven, provided that it is understood in the fuller light of faith according to its genuine

nature, in no way weakens, but conversely, more thoroughly enriches the supreme worship we

give to God the Father, through Christ, in the Spirit." With this understanding, we see that

proper veneration of Mary does not detract from worship of God. Even as the Mother of the

Savior, Mary has a place that is in every way subordinate to and dependent upon that of her

Son, who is the one mediator between God and humanity. The maternal role that Mary fulfills

toward us as Mother of the Church "in no wise obscures or diminishes this unique mediation of

Christ, but rather shows His power."

The Second Vatican Council explained very clearly that Mary can be said to fulfill a mediating

role only in a secondary and derivative manner:

For no creature could ever be counted as equal with Jesus, the Incarnate Word and

Redeemer. The priesthood of Christ is shared in various ways both by the ministers and by the

faithful. The one goodness of God is really communicated in different ways to His people

(word, liturgy, reflection…).

What Mary does for the salvation of the human family does not come from her own power, but

from a gift of divine grace that is bestowed on her through her Son. The saving influence Mary

bestows on us is "not from some inner necessity, but from the divine pleasure of God alone. It

comes from the superabundance of God’s love for each of us, recognizes His role in our

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salvation through first His Incarnation and then His Passion, death and resurrection. Mary in no

way replaces Christ. Rather, her role is to bring us to Christ, and is illustrated in Mary's saying

to the head waiter at the wedding feast of Cana, "Do whatever he tells you" (Jn 2:5).

Catechism of the Catholic Church

508 From among the descendants of Eve, God chose the Virgin Mary to be the mother of his

Son. "Full of grace", Mary is "the most excellent fruit of redemption" (SC 103): from the first

instant of her conception, she was totally preserved from the stain of original sin and she

remained pure from all personal sin throughout her life.

509 Mary is truly "Mother of God" since she is the mother of the eternal Son of God made man,

who is God himself.

510 Mary "remained a virgin in conceiving her Son, a virgin in giving birth to him, a virgin in

carrying him, a virgin in nursing him at her breast, always a virgin" (St. Augustine, Serm. 186, 1:

PL 38, 999): with her whole being she is "the handmaid of the Lord" (⇒ Lk 1:38).

511 The Virgin Mary "co-operated through free faith and obedience in human salvation" (LG

56). She uttered her yes "in the name of all human nature" (St. Thomas Aquinas, S Th III, 30,

1). By her obedience she became the new Eve, mother of the living.

On VIDEO

Mary in 2 Minutes (Busted Halo):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7AQGyqtoK0

Why Catholics call Mary Mother (Ascension Press - Fr. Mike Schmitz):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGRGv9_60iI

Mary & the Saints: Our Spiritual Mother & the Communion of Saints on FORMED – “Symbolon, The Catholic Faith Explained” https://watch.formed.org/videos/mary-the-saints-our-spiritual-mother-the-communion-of-saints-1

You can also searched on FORMED for videos and books about the Virgin Mary

Four Marian Dogmas (or graces or gifts given by God to Mary)

1) Mary is the Mother of God (Jesus is her son, Jesus is God, Mary is Jesus’ mother)

2) Immaculate Conception (Mary was conceived without original sin)

3) Perpetual Virginity (prior to and after Christ’s birth)

4) The Assumption of Mary (body and soul) into to Heaven

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Marian Glossary from the USCCB (The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/prayers-and-devotions/mary/marian-

glossary.cfm

Marian apparitions: Depending on who you ask there have been hundreds or thousands

of times when the Virgin Mary has appeared to people. Some have been “deemed worthy of

belief” by the Church, others have been discredited as hoaxes. Here are a couple of websites

you can check out:

https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/world-map-marian-apparitions

https://www.catholic.org/mary/appear.php

https://www.coraevans.com/blog/article/this-is-the-most-complete-list-of-marian-apparitions

The Litany of Loreto

The Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Litany of Loreto, is a popular prayer

of supplication, once prayed in processions to atone for sins and to prevent calamities.

Pilgrims at the famous Marian Shrine in Loreto, Italy used it in the 16th century, and it was

approved in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V. Although it is often prayed privately, especially after

the rosary, the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary has the distinction of being one of only six

litanies approved for public recitation by the Holy See (the office of the Pope).

Its invocations to our Blessed Mother include titles given to her by the early Church Fathers in

the first few centuries of Christianity. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary has also been set to

music (as the Litany of Loreto) by such celebrated composers as Palestrina, Charpentier, and

Mozart. The congregation’s responses to a leader in public recitations appear in italics below.

The Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Litany of Loreto, is a popular prayer

of supplication, once prayed in processions to atone for sins and to prevent calamities.

Pilgrims at the famous Marian Shrine in Loreto, Italy used it in the 16th century, and it was

approved in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V. Although it is often prayed privately, especially after

the rosary, the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary has the distinction of being one of only six

litanies approved for public recitation by the Holy See.

Its invocations to our Blessed Mother include titles given to her by the early Church Fathers in

the first few centuries of Christianity. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary has also been set to

music (as the Litany of Loreto) by such celebrated composers as Palestrina, Charpentier, and

Mozart. The congregation’s responses to a leader in public recitations appear in italics below.

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Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of heaven,

Have mercy on us.

God, the Son, Redeemer of the world:

Have mercy on us.

God, the Holy Ghost,

Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God,

Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us. (repeat at end of each phrase.)

Holy Mother of God,

Holy Virgin of virgins,

Mother of Christ,

Mother of divine grace,

Mother most pure,

Mother most chaste,

Mother inviolate,

Mother undefiled,

Mother most amiable,

Mother most admirable,

Mother of good counsel,

Mother of our Creator,

Mother of our Savior,

Virgin most prudent,

Virgin most venerable,

Virgin most renowned,

Virgin most powerful,

Virgin most merciful,

Virgin most faithful,

Mirror of justice,

Seat of wisdom,

Cause of our joy,

Spiritual vessel,

Vessel of honor,

Singular vessel of devotion,

Mystical rose,

Tower of David,

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Tower of ivory,

House of gold,

Ark of the covenant,

Gate of Heaven,

Morning star,

Health of the sick,

Refuge of sinners,

Comforter of the afflicted,

Help of Christians,

Queen of angels,

Queen of patriarchs,

Queen of prophets,

Queen of apostles,

Queen of martyrs,

Queen of confessors,

Queen of virgins,

Queen of all saints,

Queen conceived without original sin,

Queen assumed into heaven,

Queen of the most holy Rosary,

Queen of peace.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:

Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we Thy servants may rejoice in continual

health of mind and body; and, through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever

Virgin, may be freed from present sorrow, and enjoy eternal gladness. Through Christ

our Lord. Amen.

It is good, and comforting to remember when praying the Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary,

that, as St. Bernard once put it “Mary has made herself all to all, and opens her merciful heart

to all, that all may receive of her fullness: the sick, health; those in affliction, comfort; the sinner,

pardon, and God, glory.”

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“Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world.” – Blessed Pope Pius IX

There are twenty names of Mary which are called in the Litany, some of which are well known, and others that are not but just as powerful. The last six are additional names and devotions to our holy Mother. Perhaps you can select one of the names or titles of Mary for a daily prayer meditation alone or with your family.

1. Mary, Holy Mother of God Genetically, Mary contributed half of

Jesus’ genetic matter by participating

in His human creation and carrying

His human body. She is not divine,

but her Son is. Therefore, she is

Theotokos, literally meaning “God-

bearer”. We celebrate her feast day

on January 1.

http://saintsresource.com/mary-

mother-of-god

2. Holy Virgin of Virgins

In order to carry the Son of God, Mary

needed to be a virgin for many reasons, which are listed in the Catechism of the

Catholic Church. Jesus needed to never be

estranged from the Father, so there would be no doubt that He came from the Father

and not another human man (CCC 503). This

keeps his divinity. Mary’s virginity is also a sign of her faith and undivided gift of herself

to God’s will (CCC 506). And Mary is the

symbol and perfect realization of the Church, “who keeps in its entirety and purity the faith

she pledged to her spouse” (CCC 507). https://www.english.op.org/godzdogz/litany-of-loreto-holy-virgin-of-virgins

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3. Mother of the Church

When Mary was called during the Annunciation, she gave her consent to the coming messianic kingdom, which would ultimately be the formation of the Church.

She was also present with the apostles praying in the upper room when the Holy Spirit descended on them, giving birth to the new Church here on Earth. Each member of the of the Body of Christ is a part of her Son, and she wraps us in her mantle and protects us from evil. http://www.catholicdigest.com/faith/spirituality/mother-of-the-church/

4. Mother of Divine Grace

Mary received distinctive blessings so that she could be the most fitted mother for Christ, this includes her Immaculate Conception, her spiritual motherhood of all Christians, and Assumption into heaven. She is Full of Grace because she was saved before birth, whereas we are saved after we are baptized with the Holy Spirit.

http://floscarmelivitisflorigera.blogspot.com/2008/05/mother-of-divine-grace-pray-for-

us.html

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5. Mother of Good Counsel Mary was given this name after this painting was said to be miraculous. According to tradition, the townsfolk heard suddenly “exquisite music” and a mysterious cloud descended and obliterated an unfinished wall of the parish. The cloud dissipated and

revealed the beautiful fresco of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child. http://www.catholictradition.org/Mary/olgc.htm

6. Virgin Most Merciful Mary is full of grace, mercy and

compassion, she is not only able, but

willing to supply mercy to all who

invoke her sweet name. Mercy is “a

heart for the miserable” and Mary has

a particular sympathy and compassion

for those suffering souls in Purgatory.

She presents our prayers, along with

hers, to her Son to release the souls

from Purgatory. https://www.salvemariaregina.info/SalveMariaReg

ina/SMR-155/Virgin%20Most%20Merciful.htm

“THE ROSARY IS A MAGNIFICENT AND

UNIVERSAL PRAYER FOR THE NEEDS OF

THE CHURCH, THE NATIONS AND THE

ENTIRE WORLD.” – POPE JOHN XXIII

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7. Mirror of Justice Just as a mirror reflects your image, Mary was the reflection of Jesus, the one who came to justify us all. Justice is the perfect state of the soul, completion of all virtues. And just as a clean, flawless mirror reflects a perfect image, she reflected the virtues of Jesus perfectly. https://www.salvemariaregina.info/SalveMariaRegina/SMR-157/Mirror%20of%20Justice.htm

8. Seat of Wisdom Mary is the Seat of Wisdom because wisdom

became incarnate in her son Jesus whom she

carried. She also possessed and practiced

true wisdom, not the wisdom of this world. https://udayton.edu/imri/mary/s/seat-of-wisdom-

meaning-of.php

9. Mystical Rose

Mary has shown us that the rose is her favorite flower, through the mysterious roses that Juan Diego picked before giving him her image on his tilma, to the

garland of roses she wore during her apparitions at La Sallette, to the beautiful roses she brought at Lourdes, Pontmain, Pellevoisin, Beauaing and Banneaux. It is said, for every Hail Mary we say, is like placing a rose at her feet. https://www.cardinaljohnhenrynewman.com/mary-mystical-rose-cardinal-newman/

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10. Tower of David The Tower of David was one of great strength and beauty and used for the defense of the city of Jerusalem during King David’s reign. Mary is a symbol of the tower because of the virtues which she presented in beauty and strength. She also defended and protected her Son, and continues to defend and protect us, His brothers and sisters.

https://www.maryqueenofallsaints.com/MarysTitles/29TowerOfDavid/29TowerOfDavidText.htm

11. Tower of Ivory Ivory has long been a symbol of peace, wealth

and joyous feasting. It is through the wealth of

grace that we are brought into union of God

through Mary. https://www.salvemariaregina.info/SalveMariaRegina/SMR-

165/Tower%20of%20Ivory.html

12. Ark of the Covenant She was the precious vessel that carried the

promise or covenant of God to Abraham. Just

as God dwelt inside the Ark of the Covenant

that was carried by the Levites, just as Jesus

was carried by the new Ark, the womb of

Mary. https://www.salvemariaregina.info/SalveMariaRegina/SMR-

167/Ark.htm

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13. Gate of Heaven Jesus told us that we can only get to the Father through the Son, but Jesus had to get to us through his Mother, Mary. Therefore, she is called the “Gate of Heaven” because she delivered Jesus to

us.

14. Morning Star As the “morning star” shines brightly before the sun rises, so Mary as Mother of Jesus, who is the Light of the World (the Sun) preceded his coming.

http://thecatholictalks.com/articles_post.asp?id=38

15. Conceived Without Original Sin

Mary is referred to as the Immaculate Conception because when she was conceived by her parents, she was given

the grace of being saved by Christ before she was born. She was redeemed and remained sinless from the moment of her conception throughout her life. https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/hail-mary-conceived-without-sin

“THE HOLY ROSARY IS A POWERFUL WEAPON. USE IT WITH CONFIDENCE AND

YOU’LL BE AMAZED AT THE RESULTS.” – SAINT JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA

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16. Comforter of the Afflicted During our time of sorrows and

pain, we need to ask Mary to wrap

us in her mantle just as she did to

protect Jesus when she and

Joseph fled to Egypt. She, in

watching her Son be sacrificed

before her on the Cross, knows

what true sorrow, heartbreak and

sadness. She understands our

pain and can comfort us in our

sorrow and trials. https://www.salvemariaregina.info/SalveMariaRegina/SMR-172/Comforter.htm

17. Queen of Angels When the mother of God is seated on her

throne beside her Divine Son, it is the angels

who are often envisioned as placing her crown

upon her head. The name is also tied to the

Assumption of Mary into Heaven, and

described in Revelation as “a woman clothed

with the sun, the head a crown of twelve

stars.” (Rev. 12:1) https://www.salvemariaregina.info/SalveMariaRegina/SMR-174/QueenAngels.htm

“There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is,

that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.” –

Sister Lucia dos Santos of Fatima

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18. Queen of all Saints None of the saints became saints

without a devotion to the one whom

Jesus came to us through. She was

the one who carried and cared for our

Lord throughout His life, and was a

perfect example of a saintly life, here

on earth and in Heaven.

https://www.catholic.org/mary/marys.php

19. Queen Assumed into Heaven

The kings of Judah could have multiple

wives, but they only had one mother –

the queen mother. She was the most

important and influential women in the

royal court. A king would always listen

to his mother! Jesus’ bride is the

Universal Church. He is the King of

kings, which would make Mary, the

Queen of Heaven. https://www.salvemariaregina.info/SalveMariaRegina/SMR-185/QueenAssumed.htm

“LOVE THE MADONNA AND PRAY THE ROSARY, FOR HER ROSARY IS THE

WEAPON AGAINST THE EVILS OF THE WORLD TODAY. ALL GRACES GIVEN BY

GOD PASS THROUGH THE BLESSED MOTHER.” – SAINT PADRE PIO

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20. Queen of the Holy Rosary The use of “prayer beads” and repeated prayers has been a long-time practice from the earliest of days from the Church. The Rosary as we know it is credited to a vision given to St. Dominic. In 1571, Pope Pius V asked the faithful to pray the rosary in preparation for battle and ask the Lord for victory to the Christians against the Moslem. Although outnumbered, the Christians won and thanks were given to the Lord and the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother.

https://www.rosarycenter.org/homepage-2/rosary/the-rosary-st-dominic/

21. Undoer of Knots Eve, by her disobedience tied the human

race into the knots of sin, conversely, Mary,

through her obedience to the will of the

Father unties these knots.

https://www.maryundoerofknots.com/history.htm

“The fathers and mothers of families particularly must

give an example to their children, especially when, at

sunset, they gather after the day’s work, within the

domestic walls, and recite the Holy Rosary on bended

knees before the image of the Virgin.” – Pope Pius XI

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22. Star of the Sea The title of Mary as Star of the Sea

can be traced back to St. Jerome

who referred to Mary as Stella maris.

Referring to Mary as Star of the Sea

shows how she is both a guiding star

and a beacon of hope for Christians.

Our Lady Star of the Sea is the

patroness of seafarers.

https://catholicexchange.com/the-promise-of-

mary-star-of-the-sea

23. Mother Most Sorrowful The title of Mother Most Sorrowful comes from the ancient devotion to Our Lady’s seven sorrows. Mary Most Sorrowful is traditionally

depicted with seven swords in her heart or the image of the pieta as is seen above. https://www.marian.org/news/Part-17-Mary-Most-Sorrowful-7145

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24. Mother Thrice Admirable Perhaps the most popular

Marian devotion in Germany,

Mary as Mother Thrice

Admirable is the patroness of

the Schonstatt community.

According to Fr. Kenntenich,

founder of Schonstattt, Mary

is thrice admirable because

she is Mother of God, the

Mother of Christ, and the

Mother of all human beings.

https://saltandlighttv.org/blogfeed/getpost.php?id=47814

25. Mother of Perpetual Help

This title for Mary takes its name

from the icon pictured above,

purportedly painted by St. Luke

whilst Mary was still living on

Earth. According to tradition,

Mary is said to have stated that

her grace will always accompany

this icon.

https://redemptorists.net/redemptorists/d

evotion-to-omph/

"The Rosary is a prayer that always accompanies me; it is also the prayer of the

ordinary people and the saints... it is a prayer from my heart." - Pope Francis

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26. Refuge of Sinners

Just as Mary sheltered the Christ Child within her womb, so do does she offer a safe haven for all of us sinners who seek her intercession. Although Jesus Christ remains our only mediator and advocate with the Father, Mary is the intermediary between a sinful world and her most beloved Son.

https://catholicharboroffaithandmorals.com/Refuge%20of%20Sinners.html

If you say the Rosary faithfully until death, I do assure you that, in spite of

the gravity of your sins you shall receive a never-fading crown of glory. Even

if you are on the brink of damnation, even if you have one foot in hell, even if

you have sold your soul to the devil as sorcerers do who practice black

magic, and even if you are a heretic as obstinate as a devil, sooner or later

you will be converted and will amend your life and will save your soul, if–

and mark well what I say– if you say the Holy Rosary devoutly every day

until death for the purpose of knowing the truth and obtaining contrition

and pardon for your sins. -- St. Louis de Montfort

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OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL

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OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

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OUR LADY OF GRACE

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

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Mother and Child

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