The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 108: Heights of Holiness
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Apr 18, 2025 Discover the heights of holiness as Mary, the Queen of Heaven, guides us to Jesus. Delve into St. John Damascene's insights on venerating sacred images and the powerful role of intercession. Reflect on the importance of daily prayers like 'Our Father' and 'Hail Mary' in nurturing spiritual growth and aligning with God's will. This uplifting discussion invites you to deepen your relationship with Mary and embrace her example of faith.
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Defense of Sacred Images
- The incarnation of Jesus gives Christians permission to depict Him in sacred images.
- Catholics honor images to worship God and remember the saints, not as idols.
Mary's Greatest Boast: Doing God's Will
- Mary's greatest accomplishment is persevering in God's will through grace.
- Her intercession primarily assists us in echoing her fiat and doing the Father's will.
Mary's Dual Role as Queen and Mother
- Mary is set apart as queen to draw us closer to holiness and to her son as our mother.
- Her royal role empowers her to lift us up when we cannot reach the heights of holiness on our own.