Mystery of the day: Glorious
Saint of the day: St. Louis Mary de Montfort
He was born on January 31, in Montfort-Sur-Meu, Brittany, France. His father was Baptiste Grignion, a notary and mother Jeanne Robert. At age 12, he entered the Jesuit College of St. Thomas Becket in Rennes. He was ordained a priest in the year 1700 and worked in Nantes. He was frustrated with the priest service because he did not get the opportunity to preach the poor people. So after four months of ordination, he joined in the Third Order of the Dominicans in November 1700. He preached the Gospel throughout France and founded many congregations. He founded the Missionary of the Company of Mary for both priests and brothers and the Daughters of Wisdom to care specially for the destitute and sick people. He also founded the Montfort Missionaries and the Brothers of St. Gabriel. He did research on the writings of the church fathers and saints related to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He was considered as one of the greatest apostles of rosary in his days. He wrote a book named The Secrets of Rosary, which is a very inspiring work on rosary. He was very much devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is believed that the declaration of Virgin Mary as the Mediatrix and Co-Redemptrix in the redemption of humanity by pope Leo-XIII was based on the spirit of the writings of Montfort about Virgin Mary. He fought against Jansenism- a theological system named after its proponent Cornelius Jansenius, a bishop in Belgium. He died due to natural causes on April 28, 1716 at Saint-Laurent-sur-Sevre. His statue is placed at the Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican.
He was beatified on January 22, 1888 by pope Leo-XIII and canonized by pope Pius-XII on July 20, 1947.
Reflection for the day
Theme: For the love of humanity...
"God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son; that whoever believes in him should have eternal life." (John 3:16)
In the creation account, man enjoyed the fulness of creation compared to every other creatures. (cf. Genesis 1:26ff.)
For every other creatures were the products of Words (only) but that of man had a tripartite nature.
Firstly, God invited "Heavenly Host" saying: "Come let us create man in our own image".
Secondly, a breath of life was poured upon man.
Thirdly, a mandate was given to man to be in charge of every other creatures.
What an unconditional love for humanity!
In today's Table of the Word, we reflect with Evangelist John in the Gospel pericope:
"God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son; that whoever believes in him should have eternal life." (John 3:16)
These Words were addressed to Nicodemus by our Lord Jesus in the second part of the invitation to conversion. Reminding him of the unfathomable love of God and His mercies.
Beloved in Christ, this "Act of Divine Love" goes beyond human understanding. God cares for each and every one of us right from moment of conception, at birth; our growth and development are the products of His loving gestures.
Therefore, absolutely nothing is difficult before Him for our sake. No matter the situation, His love for us cannot be shaken. He loves us beyond measure. Cast your cares and worries upon His shoulder, and our burdens will be made light.
Peace, be with you!
Let us pray
As we recall year by year the mysteries by which, through the restoration of its original dignity, human nature has received the hope of rising again, we earnestly beseech your mercy, Lord, that what we celebrate in faith we may possess in unending love. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
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