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O Mary,Immaculate Mother, gather us all into the Wounds of Jesus as in a safe shelter…
O Mary,Immaculate Mother, gather us all into the Wounds of Jesus as in a safe shelter…
Evening Devotions – Fr Scott Bailey, C.Ss.R. – Seventh Day of Christmas Jesus Weeping
The Seventh Day of Christmas
MEDITATION VII: Jesus weeping.
Stella Matutina
This is a pilgrim Marian hymn from Paderborn, Germany. As no translation has proved satisfactory, we are giving the Latin version.
1. Stella matutina, Ave Maria! Laus tibi et vita, Nostra Domina!
Refrain: Maria, Mater Dei Nos omnes adjuva!
2. Rosa sine spina, Ave Maria! A Deo electa, Nostra Domina! — Refrain
3. Perduc nos ad Christum, Ave Maria! Filium dilectum! Nostra Domina! — Refrain
Activity Source: Around the Year with the Trapp Family by Maria Augusta Trapp, Pantheon Books Inc., New York, New York, 1955
(this pertains to the image above)
Stella Matutina Morning Star
This scene tells about the combat between light and darkness. Eventually, morning is breaking. The giant rooster announces the rising sun, while the roaring lion takes flight and the incubi of the night (frightening bats and dragons) sail away in a dark cloud. Taking advantage of the first light of day a ship leaves harbor. The lemma proclaims Jesus’ message to the churches: “I am the root and offspring of David, the bright morning star” (Revelation 22:16). He is the promised one seen by the prophet Balaam. “A star shall advance from Jacob.” However, in this illustration this expression decorates the radiating star with the bust of Mary, which dominates the page.
“Stella matutina,” also known as “stella Marina” and “Lux matutina” (12C), and as “stella maris” used by Saint Bernard to explain the meaning of the name “Mary,” suggests and announces the rising sun of justice, Jesus Christ (Mal. 4:3). The glory of her light is but light from eternal light, and praise of the never-ending light of God’s love for us.
CERC online – Catholic Education Resource Center – Video Introduction
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Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( Comments Off on CERC online – Catholic Education Resource Center – Video Introduction )Preparing the ear of the spirit for the voice of God – St. Bernard
“If you are preparing the ear of the spirit for the voice of God, a voice sweeter than honey and the honeycomb, then flee external cares; so that when your inner sense is disentangled and free, you may say with the prophet Samuel, ‘speak Lord, for your servant is listening’ (I Kings 3:10). For the voice of God does not speak amid the din and bustle of the world, nor is it heard in any public gathering. Rather secret counsel seeks to be heard also in secret. And so because of this, happiness will be given to us if we listen to God in solitude.”
St. Bernard
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( Comments Off on Preparing the ear of the spirit for the voice of God – St. Bernard )earlier post – Practice of Silence and Solitude
http://immaculatae.blogspot.com/2008/03/practice-of-silence-and-solitude-opus.html
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( Comments Off on earlier post – Practice of Silence and Solitude )Rosary Retreats at Cabins in the Pines
Psalm 85:8 I will hear what the Lord God will speak in me:
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