FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY.
FEAST OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF MARY.
BUILD YOUR HOUSE ON ROCK.
THE GOODNEWS:
"Jesus said to his disciples: “A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.
"For every tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbushes, nor do they gather grapes from brambles.
"A good person out of the store of goodness in his heart produces good, but an evil person out of a store of evil produces evil;
for from the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.
“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ but not do what I command?
"I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, listens to my words, and acts on them.
That one is like a man building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock;
when the flood came, the river burst against that house but could not shake it because it had been well built.
"But the one who listens and does not act is like a person who built a house on the ground without a foundation.
When the river burst against it, it collapsed at once and was completely destroyed.” (Luke 6: 43 - 49).
Saturday 12th September 2026 in the 23rd Week of Ordinary Time.
We honor today the MOST Holy Name of Mary 23rd Week in Ordinary Time is the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary.
Almost back to back on the celebration of the Birthday of Mary (September 8th) is the feast of her Most Holy Name.
The Church in her teaching authority and wisdom interpretes for us the role of Mary in the economy of salvation.
Here is what the Church teaches about the feast of today, the Most Holy Name of Mary:
"God the Father is glorified by the exalted role in salvation of the Blessed Virgin Mary."
Thus her name is a name of honor, to be venerated and called upon with filial trust and devotion." (The Roman Missal).
What the Saints say about the Most Holy Name of Mary:
1. “The invocation of the sacred names of Jesus and Mary is a short prayer which is as sweet to the mind, and as powerful to protect those who use it against the enemies of their salvation, as it is easy to remember.” (Thomas à Kempis).
2. “In every danger of forfeiting divine grace, we should think of Mary, and invoke her name, together with that of Jesus; for these two names always go together." (St Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church).
3. “Blessed is the man who loves thy name, O Mary. Yes, truly blessed is he who loves thy sweet name, O Mother of God! For thy name is so glorious and admirable, that no one who remembers it has any fears at the hour of death.” (St Bonaventure, OFM BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH).
In today's Gospel, Jesus asks us to dig Deep into the rock to build a safe home that will withstand flood and hurricane and other natural disaster.
We have in our key Scripture for today basic common sense message about building a family home.
One of my favorite psalms is Psalm 127: 1:
"Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain."
Jesus ends this ominous teaching by saying:
"But the one who listens and does not act is like a person who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, it collapsed at once and was completely destroyed.”
Floods and hurricanes are part of life. Houses are simple enough to be replaced. But lives are much harder.
He who builds on the word of God builds on a solid foundation. How do you build your "family house" on the word of God?
You use the tested building materials of expert builders: the 7 Daily Habits of Saints:
Prayer.
Word of God.
Eucharist.
Reconciliation.
Examen.
Spiritual Reading.
Faith Sharing/Ministry.
"The riches of My kingdom are for all whom I have redeemed with My own Blood, but it pleases Me to bestow them through My Mother, the Queen and Mediatrix who stood at the foot of My Cross, offering Me and offering herself with Me. Today she reigns with Me in paradise. All that I won for souls from My Father on the altar of the Cross, with My Mother at My side, I will now pour out on souls through her Heart and through her hands. This, too, is the secret of a fruitful priesthood. In every priestly act and in all of life, place your hands in the hands of My Mother and your heart in her Heart." (IN SINU JESU page 35).
In September, the Church honors the Sorrowful Heart of Mary.
Invoke the maternal power of Mary’s name to dispel fear, seeking her perpetual help.
May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows obtain for us mercies from her Son Jesus.
For Prayers of Consecration to the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary, Litany, Promises of Mary to those who say the Holy Rosary, click the link below:
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