J.M.J. Part Two
5.) What do we
need to do to get the most from our relationship with the Mary, the Blessed
Mother?
"Receptivity
to the Holy Spirit, daily prayer, frequent and worthy reception of the
Sacraments (especially Confession and the Most Blessed Eucharist), regular acts
of charity and penance, use of the Marian sacramentals (for example, the Most
Holy Rosary, the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Miraculous
Medal) and a deeper understanding of the Church's Teaching in general with a
particular emphasis on her Marian dogmas and doctrines."
6.) How much
responsibility lies with the clergy to keep Mary pertinent, valuable and
integral to today's Catholics?
"Much
responsibility, indeed. We inform and edify with reference to Mary in our
Homilies, classes, informal chats with the persons whom we serve and our
personal example of reverence for Our Lady and comprehension of who she is and
what she does."
7.) Does the
Rosary and praying it play a significant role in how we should and can
encounter Mary each day?
"Yes. It
is a time-honored devotion that may be prayed by all persons in diverse
circumstances. Even when we are tired, upset or distracted, the 'telling of the
Beads' is noble and effective.
"During
the most famous apparition of the last one hundred years, Our Lady asked the
three devout but illiterate children of Fatima to pray the Most Holy Rosary
daily. By extension, she asks the same of us."
8.) Where
should we be traveling in regard to our relationship as a people, a parish, a
diocese and a Church with Mary?
"She is
the Star of the New Evangelization. She is not optional, not an add-on. She
remains an integral part of theDepositum Fidei, also known as Divine
Revelation.
"We must
plead with the Holy Spirit for renewed love of Our Blessed Mother not only for
ourselves but also for all peoples.
"As
someone has put it, 'Know Mary, know Jesus. No Mary, no Jesus.'"
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