SHRINES TO MARY
Throughout the world, there are many Shrines. Shrines to
Jesus, to Mary, to Saints and Martyrs. All afford wonderful
opportunities to honor these Saints and give glory to God. Yet
they are much more; These consecrated Shrines are man's
Sanctuary in a world besieged by violence and wars, sickness
and death, immorality and Godlessness. It is my belief that
certain Shrines provide specific and differing graces.
However, I believe that Shrines to the Blessed Virgin Mary
provide all graces, since there was never a time when she
ceased to be full of grace and God's favor. All graces come
from God, but just as it pleased Him to give us the infinite
grace through Mary, (namely Jesus Christ), so it pleases Him
still, to continue dispensing all graces through Mary!
Whatever our needs or the needs of our loved ones, we can
confidently call on our mother Mary. Be it the healing of
body, mind or soul, the calming of our fears and anxieties, the
reparation of relations with family or friends, consolation in
time of tragedy, or the safe, peaceful passage from this life, she
is our greatest benefactor, next to Jesus.
Recalling the wedding at Cana, when they ran out of wine; Of
all the problems man could face, running out of wine seems so
trivial,... not worthy of a miraculous favor from God! Yet
Mary did not consider this too minor a problem to present to
her Son; and since it was His mother presenting this problem,
Jesus did not consider it too minor a problem either, and so
He granted this favor by changing water into the best wine!
Of all the favors Jesus granted by way of His divine power,
this was one of the rare occasions that did not involve a
physical or spiritual healing! And what's more, Jesus did
many other great things that did not make it into print or the
Canon of Scripture, yet He made sure this incident made it,
and for good reason; He wants us to know that we can go to
His mother Mary for everything, great and small. No doubt,
our needs are much greater than "wine" ! How much more
readily will He grant His mother's requests when our needs
are so much greater!?
The Blessed Virgin Mary answers to many names and titles;
but the one I like the most is simply, "MOM". To me, theses
three letters say a lot:
Mother Of Mercy; Since Jesus Christ is Mercy itself, and she
is His mother!
Mother Of Mourners; She, who lost her only Son, a Son pure
and innocent, at the hands of sinful men. ("and a sword shall
pierce your heart"). Who better to relate to our pain at the
loss of our loved ones? Who better to comfort us and be there
to receive those we love?
Mother Of Mine; Personally mine!
Mother Of Millions; Since she intercedes for the world!
It is with the above thoughts in mind and on Mary's behalf,
that I invite everyone in need, or in thanksgiving, to go to
MOM, speak to MOM and ask of her what you will. I invite
you to visit her Shrines throughout the world for special
blessings. I invite you to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of
Lebanon in North Jackson, Ohio; to come on a Spiritual
Pilgrimage or Retreat; To stay a while, to pray a while and
say, "Thanks Mom!"
For care givers in the ministry of providing for the sick, the
dying or the lonely; I invite you to bring all those who suffer,
to our Mother Mary. You too, care givers, need strength and
comfort; come! For the past 6 years, the Shrine of Our Lady
of Lebanon has been a Sanctuary for me. I have received and
witnessed many graces for many suffering souls!
THE MEMOIR
Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it
known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your
help, or sought your intercesssion, was left unaided. Inspired
by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my
mother; To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and
sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my
petitons, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
For more information, please click on the National Shrine
link below:
http://www.ourladyoflebanonshrine.com/indexa.html
May God bless you, and have a wonderful day!
Throughout the world, there are many Shrines. Shrines to
Jesus, to Mary, to Saints and Martyrs. All afford wonderful
opportunities to honor these Saints and give glory to God. Yet
they are much more; These consecrated Shrines are man's
Sanctuary in a world besieged by violence and wars, sickness
and death, immorality and Godlessness. It is my belief that
certain Shrines provide specific and differing graces.
However, I believe that Shrines to the Blessed Virgin Mary
provide all graces, since there was never a time when she
ceased to be full of grace and God's favor. All graces come
from God, but just as it pleased Him to give us the infinite
grace through Mary, (namely Jesus Christ), so it pleases Him
still, to continue dispensing all graces through Mary!
Whatever our needs or the needs of our loved ones, we can
confidently call on our mother Mary. Be it the healing of
body, mind or soul, the calming of our fears and anxieties, the
reparation of relations with family or friends, consolation in
time of tragedy, or the safe, peaceful passage from this life, she
is our greatest benefactor, next to Jesus.
Recalling the wedding at Cana, when they ran out of wine; Of
all the problems man could face, running out of wine seems so
trivial,... not worthy of a miraculous favor from God! Yet
Mary did not consider this too minor a problem to present to
her Son; and since it was His mother presenting this problem,
Jesus did not consider it too minor a problem either, and so
He granted this favor by changing water into the best wine!
Of all the favors Jesus granted by way of His divine power,
this was one of the rare occasions that did not involve a
physical or spiritual healing! And what's more, Jesus did
many other great things that did not make it into print or the
Canon of Scripture, yet He made sure this incident made it,
and for good reason; He wants us to know that we can go to
His mother Mary for everything, great and small. No doubt,
our needs are much greater than "wine" ! How much more
readily will He grant His mother's requests when our needs
are so much greater!?
The Blessed Virgin Mary answers to many names and titles;
but the one I like the most is simply, "MOM". To me, theses
three letters say a lot:
Mother Of Mercy; Since Jesus Christ is Mercy itself, and she
is His mother!
Mother Of Mourners; She, who lost her only Son, a Son pure
and innocent, at the hands of sinful men. ("and a sword shall
pierce your heart"). Who better to relate to our pain at the
loss of our loved ones? Who better to comfort us and be there
to receive those we love?
Mother Of Mine; Personally mine!
Mother Of Millions; Since she intercedes for the world!
It is with the above thoughts in mind and on Mary's behalf,
that I invite everyone in need, or in thanksgiving, to go to
MOM, speak to MOM and ask of her what you will. I invite
you to visit her Shrines throughout the world for special
blessings. I invite you to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of
Lebanon in North Jackson, Ohio; to come on a Spiritual
Pilgrimage or Retreat; To stay a while, to pray a while and
say, "Thanks Mom!"
For care givers in the ministry of providing for the sick, the
dying or the lonely; I invite you to bring all those who suffer,
to our Mother Mary. You too, care givers, need strength and
comfort; come! For the past 6 years, the Shrine of Our Lady
of Lebanon has been a Sanctuary for me. I have received and
witnessed many graces for many suffering souls!
THE MEMOIR
Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it
known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your
help, or sought your intercesssion, was left unaided. Inspired
by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my
mother; To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and
sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my
petitons, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
For more information, please click on the National Shrine
link below:
http://www.ourladyoflebanonshrine.com/indexa.html
May God bless you, and have a wonderful day!
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