Observations of St. John Vianney
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How Often We Forget!
(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) The Mass is mystery; it is the summation and resolution of all the mysteries. It is the focal point of Mary’s life; the focal point of Christ’s life; the focal point of the life of every true Christian. Have you ever assisted at Mass? It is the crucifixion of God. How often we forget! Rev. M. Raymond, O.C.S.O.
Look Up and See!
(Image source: Wikimedia Commons ) When the Host is held on high and a chalice lifted…look up! Look up and see what Mary saw. See a naked man squirming as He bleeds against a blackened sky; see a battered human body, writhing on a tree, prisoned there by savage spikes that have torn through Sacred hands and feet; see thorn-tortured head tossing from side to side as anguished torso labors, lifts and strains; see the eyes of God roll towards heaven beseeching, as broken lips blurt out that soul piercing cry: “My God, My God, Why has Thou forsaken Me?” What is this? This is the Mass. This is Crucifixion. This is what Mary saw at the elevation of Christianity’s first Mass. This is what you should see at the Elevation of every Mass! Father M. Raymond, O.C.S.O.