June 28, 2025, Saturday, THE IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

Isaiah 61:9-11

1 Samuel 2: 1-8

Luke 2: 41-51

“Why were you looking for me”?  Luke 2:49

Lord, any parent can completely understand the anxiety and worry Joseph and Mary had when they couldn’t find you.  Losing a child is any parent’s worst nightmare.  It seems a bit strange that you would ask them this question and not sympathize with their emotions.  It probably seemed odd to them as they were confused by your response.  Your mother Mary’s heart pondered and treasured all the events, miracles, words and sufferings of your life.  Being filled with the Holy Spirit she truly is the most blest of all women.  Her heart was pierced with sorrow over your sacrifice on the cross.   Even today because of your sacrifice on the cross her love of you extends to us her children.  Love of a mother is a most precious love.  We are so blessed to be her children as she holds each one of us close to her immaculate heart.  Thank you for giving us such a pure, loving and holy Mother.  May we never be lost from her care.  Mother Mary pray for us.  Amen