BLESSED ARE YOU AMONG WOMEN!
BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD AND KEEP IT.
"While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to him,
“Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.”
"He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” (Luke 11: 27 - 28).
Saturday 12th October 2024 in the 27th Week in Ordinary Time. We celebrate the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Jesus said to the woman who praised His saintly Mother:
“Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.”
What is the word of God? What did Mary hear and observed?
1. Mary heard the message of the Archangel Gabriel and believed it and said Yes to the Will and Plan of God for her life.
2. Mary heard the inspired prophecy of Elizabeth:
"You are blessed among women."
Mary believed and responded:
"All generations shall call me blessed." She believed the inspired message of Elizabeth and responded with her own inspired words which became a prophecy.
3. Simeon the aged holy Prophet said to Mary at the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple:
A sword will pierce your heart because of this little boy.
Mary responded in total silence of submission to the Will and Plan of God for her Boy.
The above are a few examples to show that Mary's life is completely oriented to hearing God's word and saying Yes to God.
How about you and I?
Although we were not born of the Immaculate Conception, we were reborn again in holy Baptism as the children of God and adopted brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ.
Do you know that you can renew your Baptismal Promises not once a year at Easter but once a day during your morning prayer? It takes about a minute. The effect of this ritual is life changing.
This is an example of how to do it:
"Father, I Kathy declare that I am Your child and the sister of Your Son Jesus Christ. I desire to embrace Your holy, almighty and merciful will for me in everything today. I renounce sins completely. I renounce Satan totally: all his lies and tricks and seductions. So help me Father. Amen."
One minute a day that can change your destiny forever.
The Seed is the word of God.
Believe in the word of God.
Share the word of God.
Practice what you believe.
October is the Holy Rosary Month.
“The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sin…If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.” – Pope Pius XI
Say the Holy Rosary every day in October.
For Prayers, Consecration, Litany, Testimony of Jesus about those who pray the Rosary, click the link below:
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