The Immaculate Heart of Mary

The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a symbol of love. It is a symbol of undivided love of Mary for God the Father, her motherly love for Jesus her Son, and her faithful love for the Holy Spirit. It is also the symbol of her ardent love for all of us her children.  The Immaculate Heart of Mary is most pure, most chaste, most generous and most compassionate.

Archangel Gabriel brought a message from God to our Mother Mary. She responded positively to God’s request from her Immaculate Heart. “Let it be done to me according to your word.” With these adorable words our Lady gave her consent to become the mother of God (LK 1: 26-33).

Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth (Lk 1:39-45). The child in Elizabeth's womb leapt for Joy. The song of gratitude (Magnificat) exuded from the Immaculate Heart of Mary. My soul magnifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my savior…

The Immaculate Heart of Mary was bruised and anguished. A sword of sorrow pierced the loving Heart of Mary in fulfillment of Simeon’s prophesy. Mary saw her Son dying on the cross, her Immaculate Heart was sorrowful and distressed.

This Immaculate Heart would rejoice at the resurrection of Jesus on the third day. The Immaculate Heart of Mary was filled with hope at the sight of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ into heaven.

The Immaculate Heart of Mary is our shield against sin, temptations and evils. It is the refuge of sinners. It is our refuge when we are facing the challenges of life. There is nothing we ask the Immaculate Heart that we will not receive because it is most loving, compassionate and understanding. The Immaculate Heart of Mary assists us to live a good Christian life and attain the reward of eternal life.

Pope Pius XII consecrated the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Oct 31, 1942. Pope John Paul II in union with bishops all over the world also consecrated the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25 1984.