Mary Vitamin for July 23rd

Topic: The First Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary
(In honor of the month of the Precious Blood)

Quote:
And there appeared to him an angel from heaven strengthening him. And being in
an agony, he prayed the longer. And his sweat became as drops of blood,
trickling down upon the ground.
Luke 22:43-4

Meditation:
Venerable Anne Catherine Emmerich explains that Our Lord in the garden of
Gethsemane “understood not only the consequence of every species of
concupiscence, but also its own peculiar expiatory chastisement, the
significance of all the instruments of torture connected with it; so that not
only the thought of the instrument made Him shudder, but also the sinful rage of
him that invented it, the fury and wickedness of all that had ever used it, and
the impatience of all, whether innocent or guilty, who had been tortured with
it. All these tortures and afflictions Jesus perceived in an interior
contemplation, and the sight filled Him with such horror that a bloody sweat
started from the pores of His sacred Body.”
The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, Volume 4, (Tan Books), 89

Does a mother suffer only when she witnesses the suffering of her child? Or does
she suffer over and over again in her heart, anticipating the suffering of her
child? Is Our Lady not aware of the avarice of Judas and the hatred of the
leaders in the Temple towards her Son? A mother in her compassion cannot help
but anticipate the pain and suffering of her child. It is not recorded in Holy
Scripture that Our Lady was present in the Garden, but her heart was always
unwaveringly united with God, and she would share in his agony on the eve of the
great manifestation of God’s passionate love for mankind. She would share, the
way a Mother shares in the suffering of her son: silently, meekly, heart
breaking, full of love, yet accepting.

Resolution:
I will meditate in the Rosary what it cost Our Lady to accept the Will of God in
the Redemption of humanity. Our Lady does not need to be present in
the Garden of Gethsemane to share in the suffering of Her Son.

Marian Vow:
The Immaculate was the universal Mediatrix of redemption, to wit, was the only
Coredemptrix who has shared in person with the Redeemer –“under Him and with
Him” (LG 56) — the work of universal redemption, cooperating actively with her
tears, mixed in the Blood of Her Crucified Son, to rescue sinful mankind, from
Adam to the last man who lives on the earth.
Marian Seraphic Pathways, Statutes #51

I give this resolution to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Thanks be to God for graces received.

Related sites: Castle of the Immaculate

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Homily #150528n ( 09min) Play – Father gives us an overview of the life of St. Mariana of Jesus de Paredes, also known as the Lily of Quito. Her life of continual prayer, penance, and self-sacrifice culminated when she offered herself in reparation for the sins of the city, and her offering was accepted. Father also quotes from the Pope Pius XII’s homily at her canonization, telling us of the importance of penance and mortification.
Ave Maria!
Mass: St. Mariana of Jesus de Paredes – Opt Mem – Form: OF
Readings: Thursday 8th Week of Ordinary Time
1st: sir 42:15-25
Resp: psa 33:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Gsp: mar 10:46-52

Audio (MP3)

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On site in Japan, Fr. Elias offers several spontaneous reflections on the meaning of the Akita phenomenon and the Christian experience in Japan. Akita is the, site of the 1973 mystical manifestations experienced by Sr. Agnes Sasagawa of the Handmaids of the Eucharist. The mystical phenomena at Akita were authenticated by the local bishop.

Footage for the video was recorded on location at several of the sites on the two-week itinerary of Fr. Elias’ April 2019 pilgrimage to Christian Japan.

From Wikipedia: The messages emphasize prayer (especially recitation of the Holy Rosary) and penance in combination with cryptic visions prophesying sacerdotal persecution and heresy within the Catholic Church.

The apparitions were unusual in that the weeping statue of the Virgin Mary was broadcast on Japanese national television, and gained further notice with the sudden healing of hearing impairment experienced by Sasagawa after the apparitions. The image also became affiliated with The Lady of All Nations movement, with which the message shares some similarities.

The local ordinary of the convent, John Shojiro Ito, Bishop of Niigata (r. 1962–1985), recognized “the supernatural character of a series of mysterious events concerning the statue of the Holy Mother Mary” and authorized “the veneration of the Holy Mother of Akita,” within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Niigata in a 1984 pastoral letter.

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Fr Ignatius gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Dec 07, 2021, on how Our Lord both chastises and comforts and how this relates to the parable of the lost sheep, St Ambrose whose feast is today, and Advent.

Ave Maria!

Mass: St. Ambrose – Mem
Readings: Tuesday in the 2nd Week in Advent – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/120721.cfm
1st: isa 40:1-11
Resp: psa 96:1-2, 3, 10, 11-12, 13
Gsp: mat 18:12-14

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Fr John Lawrence gives the homily at Bloomington, IN on Feb 01, 2023, on how the rejection of Jesus in his own home town of Nazareth is actually a sign of his being a prophet and that sometimes God uses failures to raise us up to greater holiness, and that misfortune or seeming lack of blessing is God’s way of disciplining his beloved sons to grow to greater fulfilment in holiness. By turning to Mary, especially through consecration, these chastisements are much sweeter, and more fruitful.

Ave Maria!

Mass: Wednesday 4th Week of Ordinary Time – Wkdy
Readings:  – http://usccb.org/bible/readings/02012023.cfm
1st: heb 12:4-7, 11-15
Resp: psa 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18
Gsp: mar 6:1-6

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Ave Maria!

What do the prophet Jonah and Mary, Queen of Prophets have in common? They both speak of chastisement that requires a serious human response. join Dr. Mark Miravalle for a discussion of how we best respond to the global warning contained in the messages of our Lady, Queen of Prophets.

The Old Testament story of Jonah highlights the transformative power of prayer and fasting, as demonstrated by the people of Nineveh. Dr. Miravalle connects this with modern messages from Our Lady in various apparitions, emphasizing the importance of responding to calls for conversion and penance to mitigate global chastisements. Key themes include the unconditional love of God, the power of the rosary and Eucharistic adoration, and the significance of the proposed fifth Marian dogma, to release a historic amount of grace and mercy.

Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RmV45Cl8Tvk

and on Mother of All Peoples Channel: https://youtu.be/BLx7AaCpEDI

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Join Dr. Mark Miravalle and Fr. Elias Mary as they discuss the powerful relevance of the church-approved message of Akita and its critical relevance to the urgent need for a Fifth Marian Dogma.

They discuss the significance of the Akita apparitions in Japan, approved by Bishop Ito in 1984, which received validation from Cardinal Ratzinger. The messages from Our Lady at Akita, given to Sister Agnes Sasagawa, emphasize prayer, penance, and the potential for a severe chastisement if humanity does not repent. Key elements include the miraculous weeping and bleeding statue of the Lady of All Nations, a connection to Fatima as the “Fatima of the East,” and a strong message on October 13, 1973, about a punishment greater than the deluge, emphasizing the rosary and the Eucharist as the means to avert disaster. Father Elias highlights the message’s urgent call for conversion, prayer (especially the rosary), and the significance of the Eucharist, drawing parallels with messages of Marian apparitions worldwide and the need for recognizing Mary’s roles, particularly her Co-redemption. This discussion aligns with biblical references to divine justice and mercy, showcasing Our Lady’s intercession as a pivotal element for humanity’s salvation and the importance of obedience to Church authority.

Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JPuR426to8s
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And on Mother of All Peoples channel: https://youtu.beqtWJtEZyCG0

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Ave Maria!

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