Isaiah 61:9-11 • Luke 2:41-51
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is the most perfect reflection of the love and purity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In fact, the Immaculate Heart of the Mother of God gave the Incarnate Word his whole humanity: the blood that was shed, the hand and feet that were pierced for us, the heart that showed pity to the needy and sick crowds. Mary's Immaculate Heart is a refuge for each of us who seek to follow her divine Son. Whatever we seek - strength to overcome temptation, courage to arise after a fall, patience to endure the cross - can be found by turning to her. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!