Devotionals
24th Day — Mary at the foot of the Cross.
Mary at the foot of the Cross. There stood by the Cross of Jesus His Mother. (St. John xix. 25.) 1. What words can ever describe the indescribable anguish that rent the sacred heart of Mary as she looked upon her Divine Son hanging on the Cross. Was there ever such a spectacle? He is so…
23rd Day — Mary meets Jesus carrying the Cross.
Mary meets Jesus carrying the Cross. Bearing His Cross He went forth to the place that is called Calvary. (St. John xix. 17.) 1. As the time of the Passion drew near, Mary’s realization of the approaching sufferings of her Son became more vivid. The Sword of Simeon pierced her heart as it had never done…
22nd Day — Mary during our Lord’s Public Life.
Mary during our Lord’s Public Life. Whoever shall do the will of My Father in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother. (St. Matt. xii. 50.) 1. When our Lord left the cottage at Nazareth and went forth to enter on His Public Ministry, what an aching void must have been left in…
21st Day — Mary at Cana.
Mary at Cana. Whatsoever He shall say to you, do ye, (St. John ii. 5.) 1. Jesus’ first miracle was performed at the marriage-feast at Cana. Thither Mary was invited, and from the words of the Gospel it seems as if Jesus was invited because His Mother had been already asked. Thus we learn that…
20th Day — The Death of St. Joseph.
The Death of St. Joseph. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. (Psalm cxv. 15.) 1. For nigh thirty years Joseph had been the faithful spouse of Mary, the gentle foster-father of Jesus. But now the time came for him to die. How tenderly Mary nursed him in his…
19th Day — Mary’s loss of Jesus for three days.
Mary’s loss of Jesus for three days. Thy father and I have sought Thee sorrowing. (St. Luke ii. 48.) 1. When Jesus was twelve years old. He went up with His parents for their annual visit to the Temple. On their return they missed Him, and for three days sought Him, and sought in vain. What…
18th Day— Mary’s Life at Nazareth.
Mary’s Life at Nazareth. Besides Thee, what do I desire upon the earth? (Psalm lxxii. 25.) 1. When the Holy Family returned from Egypt, they took up their abode in a little cottage at Nazareth. Yet that cottage was the closest approximation to heaven upon earth that ever has been or ever can be found. There…
17th Day — The Flight into Egypt.
The Flight into Egypt. Arise and take the Child and His Mother and fly into Egypt. (St. Matt. ii. 13.) 1. It was not long before Mary experienced how true Simeon’s prophecy was to be. In the midst of the night, as she slept with the Divine Infant by her side, she was aroused by St….
16th Day — Simeon’s Prophecy to Mary.
Simeon’s Prophecy to Mary. Yea, through thine own soul a sword shall pierce. (St. Luke ii. 35.) 1. At these words of holy Simeon all Mary’s joy was changed to sorrow. Her Divine Son was to be a sign that would be contradicted. His life was to be one long series of disappointments, outrages, insults, ill-usage…
31 — The Appearance of Jesus in Galilee.
The Appearance of Jesus in Galilee. Read St. Matt, xxviii. 16-18. [16] And the eleven disciples went into Galilee, unto the mountain where Jesus had appointed them. [17] And seeing him they adored: but some doubted. [18] And Jesus coming, spoke to them, saying: All power is given to me in heaven and in earth….
