WEEK 7: human love
The blessed Virgin Mother is second to our Lord Jesus Christ and is the Mother of her Son’s church. Through the Rosary we reflect on all the joys and sufferings she experienced with her Son, which helps us exemplify a true Human Love for the divine.
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think
The perfection of Human Love can be seen through the love that Mary has for our blessed Lord. Our Mother embodied what true human love can give to the divine by entrusting everything to God’s will. The Blessed Virgin understands the limitations of Human Love, that she accepted the role to be the Mother of our God. Her love was so great that she had shared the sufferings and joys of our Lord. She is our Mother, the true reflection of God’s love to His people. She exemplifies the true function and nature of a woman and understands what a true woman’s role in life is. And by a woman we can see the perfection of a human love to the divine.
pray
Resource – “Oremus: A Treasury of Latin Prayer” by Ave Maria Press (pg. 70) and can be also found in “True Devotion to Mary with Preparation for Total Consecration” by St. Louis De Monfort published by TAN-Classics/Books (pg. 238). The Prayer is composed by St. Louis De Monfort.
act
- Do you love your Mother? Do you understand the sufferings and joys that she has shared with you? Always love your mother and reflect on the times of suffering and joys that you have with your mother.
- Do you have a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary? Do you talk to her and share your struggles with Her? Pray the rosary and contemplate on the relationship of the blessed virgin and her Beloved Son.
- Always look up to your mother and the Blessed Virgin Mother; for both love you. And if you don’t have a good relationship with your mother, show her kindness and love; for God works through others. If you don’t know your mother or if she had passed, pray for her since prayer is a product of love.
Meet Isaac, Our Spiritual Guide for these Reflections
My name is Isaac Padriga. I was born in the Philippines and came to the states in 2006. One of my favorite daily activities is practicing filipino martial arts or Eskrima (fencing). It is basically shadow boxing with a stick 🙂 I enjoy the thoughtless flow of motion while performing and executing the various movements . My catholic faith is an important aspect of my life for it is the truth, mystery and guidance that helps me navigate through the ongoing uncertainties and challenges of the secular world. I also have two dogs, one mixed maltipoo/shih tzu, named Molly, and a mixed australian shepherd/labrador, named Copper. And finally, I also like to put two shots of espresso in my lemonade. -_-
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