“From sin and death He saves us, And lightens every load.” ~excerpt from “Es ist ein Ros entsprungen” The beautiful pre-17th century hymn, Es ist ein Ros entsprungen, or Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming, is a Marian hymn, now known primarily as a Christmas carol. However, for today, I am claiming its Marian origins, and presenting it for your…
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Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Today is the feast of the Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary which commemorates the first of the four Marian dogmas: the Divine Motherhood of Mary. Dom Gueranger (b. 1805- d. 1875) in his book, The Liturgical Year, writes an excellent explanation of today’s feast, which will follow; but, first, a bit about the dogma of the Divine Motherhood, and its commemoration today: “The…
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Hail Mary: The Immaculate Conception and Singular Lady
When Catholics cry out Hail Mary, we do so to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception, the Holy Mother of God, the glorious Queen of Heaven and Earth. If any person describes this singular, beloved, and holy Lady as a “normal girl,” do make a mental note to yourself that they might not have read, or understood, Ineffabilis Deus, the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception, which was published…
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The Most Holy Name of Mary
Today, the Roman Catholic Church celebrates the Most Holy Name of Mary, a grand and beautiful name. The Church speaks to us on this topic at Mass, as seen in the following texts from today’s Tridentine liturgy (this is a bit long, but it is too rich to edit down): GREATER DOUBLE / WHITE INTROIT Ps. 44:13, 15, 16 All the rich among…
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Heavenly Dew and Vermilion Roses
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. St. Louis de Montfort was a French missionary priest, preacher, and writer who lived from 1673- 1716. In his…
