BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
MOTHER OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE -Solemnity
Saturday before the Third Sunday of November
Info from this site:
http://www.barnabites.com/marymotherofdivineprovidence#origin
"In 1663, the Barnabites were offered a remarkable painting of the Blessed Mother holding the Infant Jesus in her arms by the artist Scipione Pulzone (ca. 1550-1598). It was before her image that the Bamabite Fathers used to gather for their daily prayers. Public devotion to Mary, Mother of Divine Providence, did not begin until much later. In July 1732, an exact copy of the original painting was placed in a location adjacent to the main altar of the church of San Carlo ai Catinari with the inscription above, Mater Divinae Providentiae. The exposition of the painting for public veneration resulted in a great increase of devotion among the faithful. Numerous graces and favors were obtained through the intercession of Mary.
This Marian chapel was a particular favorite of many Supreme Pontiffs. Pope Benedict XIV made an annual visit to the chapel. On February 2, 1815, Pope Pius VII in acknowledging that he owed his return to the Eternal City to the protection of Mary, visited the chapel and declared the altar perpetually privileged. Pope Pius IX spent the first years of his priestly life near the chapel of Mary, Mother of Divine Providence. More than once, he celebrated Holy Mass at the altar, offering to Mary the chasuble he wore on the day of the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception in 1854, which still remains in the church.
In 1888, Pope Leo XIII ordered the solemn crowning of the "Miraculous Lady" and approved the Mass and Office of Mary, Mother of Divine Providence. Saint Pius X showed his devotion to the Madonna of San Carlo ai Catinari by granting permission for the Votive Mass of Mary, Mother of Divine Providence on all Saturdays of the year. He also approved her scapular. This is only a glimpse of the living history of the miraculous image of Mary, Mother of Divine Providence.
Today, the love for Mary, Mother of Divine Providence, is spreading throughout the world. Churches, chapels, altars and houses are dedicated to her honor".
The feast of Our Blessed Mother Mary
Mother of Divine Providence
Info from this site: http://365rosaries.blogspot.com/2010/11/november-20-mary-mother-of-divine.html
"This title celebrates the role that the Lord entrusted to Mary, whose “loving providence is always wise and unfailing.” Established by Pope Benedict XIV in 1744, and granted to the Congregation of Clerks Regular of Saint Paul (also known as the Barnabites), devotion to Mary as Mother of Divine Providence celebrates the wisdom of the loving mother of Christ.
Pope Benedict XIV declared this feast in honor of our mother, who cares for each of her children “entrusted to her by Christ Jesus while He hung upon the cross.” He further proclaimed her the “handmaid of God’s love who interceded with her Son at Cana of Galilee for the bridegroom and bride.” Lastly, Pope Benedict XIV stated what all Catholics believe, that Mary, “now enthroned as Queen at her Son’s right hand, provides for all the needs of the Church.” We trust in the divine Providence of Our Lord, who chose Mary to bring forth the Savior of the World.
The devotion to Our Lady, Mother of Divine Providence is intimately connected to the history of the first Barnabite house in Rome, where it began. Since that time, devotion to Our Lady under this title has spread throughout the Church, as we recognize that Mary is the perfect teacher of what Providence should mean in our lives. Through the life of Mary, we learn not only about the Providence of Our Lord, but also to trust in that Providence, even when we are scared, the journey is difficult, or the moments we find ourselves in are more painful than we can tolerate. In those moments, in examining the life of Our Blessed Mother, we see her complete trust, and her cooperation with that which the Lord put before her.
In 1611, during the construction of the first Barnabite church in Rome, the Church of Saint Charles ai Catinari, money was sparse, and the pastor, Father Blaise Palma, was forced to halt construction. Not willing to give up on the completion of the project, however, Father Palma made a pilgrimage to Loreto to beg the aid of Our Lady who he was certain would hear his plea. Miraculously, upon his return to Rome, the order received the necessary financial means to continue building the church, and in 1650, construction was completed. Wishing to document the role of the Blessed Virgin in completion of the church, Father Palma wrote a lengthy and factual account and placed it in the parish archives. He recommended that everyone appeal to Mary with the greatest confidence whenever difficulties presented themselves.
Years later, the Barnabites were forced to abandon their home in Rome, and while fleeing, wished to remove a portion of the wall of the house on which was painted a miraculous image of Mary. Sadly, when they attempted to hang the secured mural over the alter in their new home, it shattered. The architect responsible for the destruction of the priceless image offered a remarkable painting of Our Blessed Mother holding the Infant Jesus in her arms (pictured at the top of this post, left). This painting, completed by Raphael’s disciple Gaetan, depicts Jesus confidently clasping the hands of his mother, Our Mother. The Barnabites interpret this pose to be a symbol of the sacred source of the power of the Mother of God. The Child seems to be saying: "Mother, I place in your hands the authority to act in my name. From my infinite treasure, you are to provide good things to all those who implore your aid."
This beautiful painting was placed on the altar of a chapel on the first floor of the Saint Charles rectory behind the main altar. The Barnabites used to gather there daily for the recitation of the Divine Office and their spiritual exercises. Upon discovery of the writings of Father Palma in the archives, the community came to be devoted to Our Lady of Divine Providence, as evidenced in the confident love of Father Palma and the confidence of Christ in Gaetan’s portrait.
When we consider Mary, Mother of Diving Providence, we are reminded that Our Lord does not make mistakes. Nothing happens by accident, but rather everything has it’s divine purpose. That purpose is always to bring us closer to the Lord who created us, through the intercession and grace bestowed upon us through His Mother. We are reminded that, like Mary, every event of our lives, every person we encounter, every mistake we make, can lead us even closer to God—if we trust in Him and cooperate with Him. Humbly, obediently, and patiently, we must place ourselves at the Lord’s disposal, trusting in His goodness, His wisdom, and His plan—however incomprehensible it may be!"
(A shout out 2 my PIC3, who loves litanies, dis is 4 U)
Litany to the Divine Providence of God
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Christ, hear us Christ, hear us - Christ, graciously, hear us
God, our Father in heaven...
ALL: ... Have mercy on us. (repeated after each invocation below).
God the Son, Redeemer of the world …
God the Holy Spirit...
Providence of God, worthy object of the love of angels and people ...
Providence of God, ruler of all ...
Providence of God, hope of salvation ...
Providence of God, comforter of the pilgrim Church ...
Providence of God, way to heaven ...
Providence of God, faithful guide in time of danger. ..
Providence of God, giver of graces...
Providence of God, treasure of all that is good ...
Providence of God, strength of the just...
Providence of God, hope of the sinners...
Providence of God, refuge of the unhappy ...
Providence of God, recourse in time of need ...
Providence of God, peace and rest of the heart ...
Providence of God, consoler of the afflicted ...
Providence of God, healer of all ills ...
Providence of God, nourishment of the hungry ...
Providence of God, sustainer of the poor. ..
Providence of God, strength of the widows and orphans...
Providence of God, worthy receiver of our praises...
We praise your Providence, O Lord ...
ALL: And we obey your decrees.
LEADER: Let us pray:
ALL: 0 Lord, Good and Omnipotent Father, with your Providence, guide and protect us at every moment of our life. Teach us to be always obedient to your will so that one day, united to you in the glory of your Kingdom, we may praise and thank you without end. Through Christ our Lord, who lives with You and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.
〰〰 St. Albertus Magnus, O.P. 〰〰
Info from this site: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=144
"Albert the Great was one of the Church's greatest intellects. He studied at the University of Padua and later taught at Hildesheim, Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Regensburg, and Strasbourg. He then taught at the University of Paris, where he received his doctorate in 1245. He was among the first and greatest of the natural scientists, gaining a reputation for expertise in biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geography, metaphysics, and mathematics. He was also very learned in biblical studies and theology. Albertus' writings collected in 1899 went to thirty-eight volumes. These displayed his prolific habits and encyclopedic knowledge of topics such as logic, theology, botany, geography, astronomy, astrology, mineralogy, alchemy, zoology, physiology, phrenology, justice, law, friendship, and love. He digested, interpreted, and systematized the whole of Aristotle's works, gleaned from the Latin translations and notes of the Arabian commentators, in accordance with Church doctrine. Most modern knowledge of Aristotle was preserved and presented by Albertus".
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