December 2010
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This is the beautiful introitus of the Rorate...
Strenght
Holy Mary, be thou a help to the helpless, strength to the fearful, comfort to the sorrowful, pray for the people, plead for the clergy, intercede for all holy women consecrated to God; may all who keep thy sacred commemoration feel the might of thine assistance. Amen. Listen
Belief
There are two beliefs deeply embedded in Mexican consciousness: belief in the lottery and belief in the Virgin of Guadalupe. - Octavio Paz (1914 - 1998)
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Mother
“I am your compassionate Mother, yours and that of all the people that live together in this land, and also of all the other various lineages of men.” - Mary to St Juan Diego
Joy
You are the glory of Jerusalem, the joy of Israel; you are the fairest honour of our race. - Antiphon for the Immaculate Conception
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Grace
Blessed is the man, O Virgin Mary, who loves your name; your grace will comfort his soul. He will be refreshed by fountains of water; you will produce in him the fruit of justice. Blessed are you among women; by the faith of your holy heart. By the beauty of your body you surpass all women; by the excellence of your sanctity you surpass all angels and archangels. Your mercy and your grace are...
Advent
May Mary, the Queen of Advent, teach us to wait for the coming of Jesus with active hope and prayerful faith. - Marist prayer
