WONDERING GURU
Historically speaking devotion to the Heart of Mary grew up together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus but with a lesser intensity. It took momentum during the time of St John Eudes. St. John brought people to love Christ and the Virgin Mary by speaking tirelessly about their Hearts, the sign of the love of God. To offer them liturgical worship, he composed Masses and prayers in their honour and had the first Feast of the Holy Heart of Mary celebrated on February 8, 1648 in France. The Marian apparition at Lourdes and Fatima and the establishment of a society dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary made this particular devotion popular.
My friends do you know the main difference between the devotions, to the Sacred heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate heart of Mary? Sacred Heart tells us about God’s unconditional love for mankind that was very powerfully displayed on the Cross. God loves us so much but we are either indifferent or ignore God because of our love for materialism and pleasure. Devotion to Mary's heart is essentially concerned with the love that her heart has for Jesus, for God. Honoring Mary's Immaculate Heart is really recognizing her extraordinary holiness and the immense love she bestowed on Jesus as His mother. The aim of the devotion is to unite mankind to God through Mary's heart, and this process involves the ideas of consecration and reparation. A person is consecrated to Mary's Immaculate Heart as a way of being completely devoted to God. This involves a total gift of self.
Questions for Reflection:
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How much do you love
Mother Mary? Have you dedicated your life to God like her?
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Is your heart immaculate
or is it full of jealousy, lust, pride and anger?
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St. Anthony and other
saints preached about Mary and inspired others to love the mother of God? Do
you get carried away by non-catholic teachings?
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