THE MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY.
MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY.
"There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test Jesus and said, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
"Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?”
"He said in reply, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
"He replied to him, “You have answered correctly; do this and you will live.”
"But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
"Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead.
"A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.
"Likewise a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.
"But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, ‘Take care of him. If you spend more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back.’
"Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?”
"He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.”
"Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10: 25 - 37).
Monday 7th October 2024 of the 27th Week of Ordinary Time is the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary.
The Blessed Virgin Mary is known as Lady under many titles: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, etc. Our Lady of the Rosary celebrates Mary as a powerful intercessor using the instrument of the Rosary Prayer.
In the Gospel of today from Luke 10: 25 - 37, we hear of of the attack of the traveler by robbers and the failure of the priest and levite to help the unfortunate man. Every sin and failure to act in charity is influenced by the demons.
It is obvious that we are in the arena of Spiritual Warfare constantly. If we are not, the Scriptures will not urge us again and again to be vigilant. The devil our enemy never sleeps.
"The Rosary is the means by which I attach souls to myself. The Rosary assures souls of my presence and of my protection." (IN SINU JESU).
Yes. Protection in the spiritual warfare raging everywhere today in: families, work places, schools, offices, roads, etc.
We hear of demonic possessions and infestations. Do not take these happenings lightly. The Church does not ignore the many signs of the activities of evil spirits everywhere today. Neither should you. Jesus Christ speaking to one mystic says that the Holy Rosary is one of the most effective offensive and defensive tools against the Enemy of mankind.
Here is what the Church teaches about the Rosary:
"The Rosary is very pleasing to our Mother in heaven; she herself has recommended it. There are two elements of the Holy Rosary: meditation on its mysteries and vocal prayer. The Rosary surely reaches the motherly heart of Mary and moves her to obtain abundant graces for us." (Roman Missal).
Two recent popes, Pope St Paul VI and Pope St John Paul II have highly recommended the Rosary. Most saints since the 1500s have said the Rosary without fail.
"Your Rosary is like a ladder that you climb step by step, drawing you closer to our Lady, which means finding Christ. It is a devotion which leads us to Christ through Mary." (Pope St Paul VI, Marialis Cultus).
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, the priest and the levite put their interest first. But the Samaritan acted out of mercy.
Dr Martin Luther King reflecting on this passage wrote:
"The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: 'If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?' But... the good Samaritan reversed the question: 'If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?"
To do good like the Good Samaritan is a one in a life time opportunity that may come in a flash.
Ask yourself: "If I do not stop to help this person, what will happen to them?"
Consider the Corporal Works of Mercy:
1. Feed the hungry
2. Give drink to the thirsty
3. Clothe the naked
4. Shelter the homeless
5. Visit the sick
6. Visit the imprisoned
7. Bury the dead
Pray that in all such challenges, the Precious Holy Spirit will inspire you what to do.
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. Why a special month for the Holy Rosary? Because the Rosary is very important in the life of the Church and in the life of individual Christian.
A FAMILY THAT PRAYS THE ROSARY TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER.
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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