The Reverence Due to the Virgin Mary - Fr. Spencer Howe
Fr. Spencer Howe, pastor of Holy Cross parish in N.E. Minneapolis, MN reflects on St. John Henry Newman's sermon "The Reverence Due to the Virgin Mary". Fr. Howe considers how Newman points to the contemplation of Scripture as revealing Mary's participation in every aspect of the life and mission of her son. As we contemplate Scripture we discover a trust, like Mary, that God "knows what He is about". This trust enables us to participate with grace for our own transformation towards holiness. Since the humanity of Christ is grounded in Mary, our own humanity is naturally grounded in Him through her. It is the liturgy that invites us into a deeper penetration into His words and His very self, permitting the discovery of our true self in Christ.
Link to The Roccasecca Project - a Catholic, independent, non-profit organization consisting of alumni, parents, students and friends of the University of St. Thomas (UST) in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our mission is to directly engage in the life and future of our Alma Mater, UST. Our engagement seeks to celebrate, foster and cultivate an authentic Catholic identity and culture through prayer and the sacraments, intellectual formation, critical engagement and fraternal gatherings.
https://www.roccaseccaproject.org/
To approach Newman's majestic thought it is highly recommended to download the formatted sermon at www.newmanontap.com. Comments and suggestions are appreciated on the same site.
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