Greetings.
Today we once again remember another aspect of the role of Mary in our Church. Today we remember her under the title of Mother of the Church.
This title was bestowed upon her by St. Pope Paul VI on Nov. 24, 1964, during the Second Vatican Council. In 2018, Pope Francis established this feast to be celebrated on the Monday after Pentecost.
There have been some who say that Catholics worship Mary as a goddess. This could not be further from the truth. Mary is the one to whom we pray, and she is the one who points us to Jesus.
Many years ago, St. Theresa of Lisieux said of Mary, “What a joy to remember that she is our Mother. Since she loves us and knows our weakness, what have we to fear?” And in this statement, Theresa gives us Mary’s true role, she is OUR MOTHER!!
Peace and All Good,
Fr. Vinnie, fcm and the
Bros and Srs of the
Franciscan House of Prayer.
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