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Imagine yourself as Mary at the tomb, and Jesus looks at you and speaks your name. Is there a special name Jesus has for you in love? If not, ask him to give you that new name.
St. Martha of Bethany’s patronage includes single women and cooks. On one occasion, she prepares the meal for Jesus and possibly other guests. However, Martha’s greatest glory is her simple yet strong statement of faith in Jesus after her brother’s death.
In haste, Peter jumps out the boat when he realizes it’s Jesus and begins to walk. However Peter loses his focus when he gets distracted by all the elements of the storm.
Recall the names and faces of your loved ones who have passed away. Offer a prayer for their souls, trusting them always to the mercy of God.
It is striking to me that in all Marian apparitions, the people Our Lady chooses to appear to are often children—simple and humble.
When Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the Temple, they brought a small offering of turtledoves. This humble offering was one that poorer families could afford to bring with them. The Holy Family brought the little they had when consecrating their son to God.
During World War II, Fr. Maximilian Kolbe was arrested and taken to Auschwitz. During his imprisonment, a prisoner escaped, and as a result, the commandant announced ten men would die. In cell block 11, there was no screaming–rather the prisoners sang and Fr. Kolbe prayed with them.
