Totus Tuus

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary.

From the Magnificat,

"To say her name is to utter words of hope. This word of hope proclaims our salvation, for Mary was created to be the Mother of our Savior. She invites us to call upon her name frequently."

She is our Mother.

She is worthy of our trust.

"John Paul explains, “For it must be recognized that before anyone else it was God Himself, the Eternal Father, who entrusted Himself to the Virgin of Nazareth, giving her His own Son in the mystery of the Incarnation.” Mary surely marveled at this act of humility on God’s part." 33 Days to Morning Glory

Mary always directs us toward her Son.

"Hold back nothing of yourselves for yourselves so that He Who gives Himself totally to you may receive you totally."

St. Francis of Assisi "Let the Whole of Mankind Tremble"

Mary, my mother, I give myself totally to you as your possession and property. Please make of me, of all that I am and have, whatever most pleases you. Let me be a fit instrument in your immaculate and merciful hands for bringing the greatest possible glory to God. 33 Days to Morning Glory consecration prayer