Good Morning Church - something new and enlightening today in that we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. It has been a feast in the Church for quite some time and surprise, surprise it's origin is noteworthy.
The feast of the Holy Rosary was established by Saint Pius V on the anniversary of the naval victory won by the Christian fleet at Lepanto, October 7, 1571. The victory was attributed to the help of the holy Mother of God whose aid was invoked through praying the Rosary.
It is interesting in that Marian Feasts in the Western calendar began to commemorate a particular event of the times. Who would have thought that our Blessed Mother would eventually be linked to an event such as a naval battle?
I often wonder what role Mary has in the lives of the young church today? Have we encouraged our young people to seek out Mary's guidance and intercession in their daily lives? Is Mary an unreachable and distant figure in church history or does she still foster a close and loving following in our people's search for a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ?
Lord, fill our hearts with your love,
and as you revealed to us by an angel the coming of your Son as man,
so lead us through his suffering and death to the glory of his resurrection,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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